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R821 TTS

1997 Mazda Bongo

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,919 mi
Last recorded132,919 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Mazda Bongo131,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR821 TTS
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 132,919 miles

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

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

Lower steering UJ slight play

both front tyres stepped

Pass 28 Apr 2025 129,552 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2025 129,552 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 27 Apr 2024 125,445 miles

General body corrosion

Rear tyres perished

Underbody corrosion

Pass 5 May 2023 121,467 miles

All steel brake pipes coated

Bodywork corroded

General underbody corrosion

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

Pass 21 Apr 2022 118,492 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2022 118,484 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light lamp discoloured (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 6 May 2021 118,257 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

steering operation feels slightly stiff

Fail 5 May 2021 118,257 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

steering operation feels slightly stiff

Pass 24 May 2019 115,241 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 May 2019 115,235 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Nearside Rear oil leak, suspect halfshaft oil seal.

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 May 2018 111,153 miles

Nearside Rear oil leak, suspect half shaft oil seal

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 May 2018 111,146 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement "D" bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement "D" bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear oil leak, suspect half shaft oil seal

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 May 2017 107,663 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 20 May 2016 104,297 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both headlights deteriorated and beam patterns poor

Fail 14 May 2016 104,275 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both headlights deteriorated and beam patterns poor

Pass 16 May 2015 101,952 miles

front wiper blades poor condition

slight engine oil leak

Pass 6 May 2014 99,150 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

both front tyres tread pattern misshapen

front fog lamps switching faulty

handbrake travel long

slight dampness around both rear hub oil seals

slight engine oil leak

tyre size 195/70/r15c on front non c rated on rear

Fail 6 May 2014 99,150 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

both front tyres tread pattern misshapen

front fog lamps switching faulty

handbrake travel long

slight dampness around both rear hub oil seals

slight engine oil leak

tyre size 195/70/r15c on front non c rated on rear

Pass 16 May 2013 96,785 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

exhaust system corroded

front discs corroded

front tyres uneven wear

fuel tank damaged

n/s beam pattern poor

rear gearbox oil seal leaking

Pass 9 May 2012 89,587 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 May 2011 88,446 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 88,446 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 82,203 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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R821 TTS is a 1997 Mazda Bongo in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 R821 TTS, 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 R821 TTS registered?

R821 TTS is a 1997 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 October 1997.

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