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R739 KAW

1997 Mazda Bongo

Blue Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

131,152 mi
Last recorded131,152 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Mazda Bongo131,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR739 KAW
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 131,152 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 127,394 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2024 127,394 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 123,106 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2023 123,104 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 114,861 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2022 114,858 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 109,471 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Oct 2021 109,471 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 105,260 miles

Central Exhaust heat shield loose causing rattle.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 101,841 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 95,005 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2018 95,004 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Top and bottom (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 84,604 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Oct 2017 84,604 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 76,929 miles

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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R739 KAW is a 1997 Mazda Bongo in Blue with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R739 KAW, 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 R739 KAW registered?

R739 KAW is a 1997 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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