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R723 BBK

1997 Mazda Bongo

Green Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

166,192 mi
Last recorded166,192 miles
Recorded on26 May 2015
Typical for 1997 Mazda Bongo131,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR723 BBK
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 May 2015 166,192 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 26 May 2015 166,192 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 160,684 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 160,684 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offfside front tyre perishing on outer wall.

Pass 15 Jun 2013 153,735 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2013 153,734 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 144,878 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 134,787 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 126,504 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 126,504 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Fail 17 Jun 2009 114,578 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 114,578 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 105,258 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 105,258 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 100,152 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 25 Jun 2007 100,152 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

How Reliable is the Mazda Bongo?

Based on 251,584 MOT tests across 14,362 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
5,064
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
14,362
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 6,854
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 6,786
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 6,443
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,607
Registration plate lamp not working 3,890
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R723 BBK is a 1997 Mazda Bongo in Green with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 1997 Mazda Bongo models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 131,832 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mazda Bongo fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 6,854 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R723 BBK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda Bongo typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 29 years old, this Mazda Bongo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R723 BBK registered?

R723 BBK is a 1997 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 November 1997.

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The MOT history for R723 BBK shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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