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R824 FRW

1997 Mazda Bongo

Blue Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

137,311 mi
Last recorded137,311 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2025
Typical for 1997 Mazda Bongo131,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR824 FRW
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2025 137,311 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All sills (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Fail 3 Mar 2025 137,302 miles

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

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced s ill outer and inner (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s and n/s sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s and n/s sills (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2024 134,975 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 130,376 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2023 130,376 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 129,056 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2022 12,905 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2021 125,643 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2020 123,676 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2019 114,069 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2018 92,874 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded going above the fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 67,533 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 39,322 miles

Front universal prop shaft joint has slight play

Nearside battery could do with securing better

both front tyres showing signs of age deteriation (inner walls)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 37,258 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 35,753 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 28,925 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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R824 FRW is a 1997 Mazda Bongo in Blue with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 R824 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 R824 FRW registered?

R824 FRW is a 1997 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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