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R831 KAW

2017 Mazda Bongo

Green Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

61,656 mi
Last recorded61,656 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Mazda Bongo112,924 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR831 KAW
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2017
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 61,656 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2026 61,656 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2025 53,845 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Hub Seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2025 53,845 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Hub Seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2024 49,700 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2024 49,700 miles

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

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 48,029 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 42,556 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 40,163 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 36,413 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 34,723 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 32,783 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 30,939 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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R831 KAW is a 2017 Mazda Bongo in Green with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2017 Mazda Bongo models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 112,924 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 R831 KAW, 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 9 years old, this Mazda Bongo is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R831 KAW registered?

R831 KAW is a 2017 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 January 2017.

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