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R822 FRW

1997 Mazda Bongo

Grey Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2023
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

147,269 mi
Last recorded147,269 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2022
Typical for 1997 Mazda Bongo131,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR822 FRW
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2022 147,269 miles

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

Wheel bearing has slight play both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2022 147,263 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both rear d-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Coolant leak ()

Wheel bearing has slight play both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2022 147,255 miles

Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Valance (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced valance (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Wheel bearing has slight play both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

underbody covered in underseal

Pass 29 Jun 2021 139,632 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2020 129,808 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2020 129,808 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 120,458 miles

Exhaust poor condition

Fail 28 Jun 2019 120,458 miles

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

Exhaust poor condition

Pass 9 Jun 2018 120,346 miles

Fuel pipes corroded

Fail 8 Jun 2018 120,346 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Fuel pipes corroded

Fail 16 Jan 2015 102,050 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 96,560 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 90,990 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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R822 FRW is a 1997 Mazda Bongo in Grey with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R822 FRW, 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 R822 FRW registered?

R822 FRW is a 1997 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 February 1997.

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