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R78 OAH

1997 Mazda Bongo

White Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

174,114 mi
Last recorded174,114 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Mazda Bongo131,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR78 OAH
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 174,114 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2024 172,549 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 171,292 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 169,516 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2022 169,508 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light incorrect colour (4.5.4 (a))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (12 years old) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2021 159,795 miles

Nearside Front mirror glass missing

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres on vehicle have perished outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 13 Sep 2021 159,792 miles

Offside Rear Lower Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light lens cover faded (4.5.4 (a))

Nearside Front mirror glass missing

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres on vehicle have perished outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 17 Sep 2020 147,425 miles

Little reserve travel on hand brake

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2020 145,964 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Central Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Front parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Nearside Front dampness around steering rack gaiter

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp dim

Pass 6 Jun 2019 134,133 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 133,473 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 106,726 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 127,492 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing rear stalk (5.1.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 115,736 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads low all round (3.5.1g)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 31 Jul 2014 109,490 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2014 109,490 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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 OAH is a 1997 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 OAH, 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 R78 OAH registered?

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

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