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R78 HAX

1997 Mazda Bongo

White Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

180,982 mi
Last recorded180,982 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Mazda Bongo131,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR78 HAX
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 180,982 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 May 2025 174,158 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded all front & rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/r & o/s/r (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated bushes worn & arm corroded (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened bushes worn (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front brake pipe is corroded

Offside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively n/s/f & o/s/f (1.2.1 (e))

n/s/r & o/s/r axle half shaft outer seals are leaking

n/s/r & o/s/r suspension bump stops are missing & brackets corroded

signs of possible leak from fuel filter advise inspection

Fail 9 May 2025 174,079 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (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))

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded all front & rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/r & o/s/r (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated bushes worn & arm corroded (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened bushes worn (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front brake pipe is corroded

Offside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively n/s/f & o/s/f (1.2.1 (e))

n/s/r & o/s/r axle half shaft outer seals are leaking

n/s/r & o/s/r suspension bump stops are missing & brackets corroded

signs of possible leak from fuel filter advise inspection

Pass 5 Jul 2024 164,885 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded front & rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f & o/s/f (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front brake pipe is corroded

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced centre inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively n/s/f & o/s/f (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s/f & o/s/f bushes & dust covers perished (5.3.3 (b) (i))

n/s/r & o/s/r suspension bump stops are missing & brackets corroded

Fail 28 Jun 2024 164,727 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded front & rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f & o/s/f (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front brake pipe is corroded

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively n/s/f & o/s/f (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s/f & o/s/f bushes & dust covers perished (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside centre inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

n/s/r & o/s/r suspension bump stops are missing & brackets corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2023 160,435 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2023 160,398 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

corrosion underneath

rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2021 152,180 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

offside and nearside rear wheel arch's corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2020 140,894 miles

front tyres worn close to limit

rear tyres splitting between tread

Fail 1 Apr 2020 140,894 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

front pads worn to limit

front tyres worn close to limit

rear pads worn to limit and disc scored

rear tyres splitting between tread

Pass 22 Mar 2019 132,576 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 132,576 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 124,323 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 113,844 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 99,279 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 97,907 miles

o/s/f tyre cracking

Pass 26 Apr 2014 96,993 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 95,991 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 93,467 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 91,471 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 87,183 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 82,395 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 77,727 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 67,986 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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R78 HAX is a 1997 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 R78 HAX, 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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R78 HAX is a 1997 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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