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R812 NUF

1997 Mazda Bongo

Green Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

237,489 mi
Last recorded237,489 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Mazda Bongo131,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR812 NUF
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 237,489 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 234,623 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 231,928 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 228,605 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 221,613 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 215,787 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2020 215,747 miles

Nearside Inner Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury sill (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury sill (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 214,719 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 214,719 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 May 2016 207,311 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 207,311 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 6 May 2015 194,753 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 194,753 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 179,446 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 179,446 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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R812 NUF is a 1997 Mazda Bongo in Green with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R812 NUF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R812 NUF registered?

R812 NUF is a 1997 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R812 NUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R812 NUF shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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