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R83 NTL

1997 Mazda Bongo

White Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

184,442 mi
Last recorded184,442 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2024
Typical for 1997 Mazda Bongo131,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR83 NTL
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2024 184,442 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2023 173,238 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2023 173,234 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 166,997 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 159,621 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 156,127 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 152,795 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 145,560 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 138,532 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2017 138,532 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 129,581 miles

exhaust system in poor condition

Pass 28 Oct 2015 120,853 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 120,851 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 116,347 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 109,936 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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R83 NTL is a 1997 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R83 NTL, 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 R83 NTL registered?

R83 NTL is a 1997 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R83 NTL safe to buy?

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