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R767 YTF

1997 Mazda Bongo

Grey Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

200,020 mi
Last recorded200,020 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Mazda Bongo131,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR767 YTF
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 200,020 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2025 197,118 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill near to front out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside sliding door misaligned on the rear

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill near to front out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2025 197,118 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill near to front out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside sliding door misaligned on the rear

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill near to front out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 196,163 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front steering wheel cover deteriorated

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside sliding door slightly out of alignment with body work

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2024 196,163 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front steering wheel cover deteriorated

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside sliding door slightly out of alignment with body work

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2023 192,259 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

undertray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 14 Sep 2021 187,448 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four discs pitted and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis undersealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 179,878 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 172,090 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs slightly worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2018 161,379 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Steering wheel grip lose

Pass 25 Sep 2017 153,026 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 144,600 miles

Oil leak

Fail 9 Sep 2016 144,594 miles

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 130,303 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 123,208 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight underbody corrosion

Pass 18 Jun 2013 113,398 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 109,348 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 104,570 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 101,213 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front disc sored

rear disc sored

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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R767 YTF is a 1997 Mazda Bongo in Grey with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R767 YTF, 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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R767 YTF is a 1997 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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