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R842 OEB

1997 Mazda Bongo

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

169,110 mi
Last recorded169,110 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2016
Typical for 1997 Mazda Bongo131,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR842 OEB
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2016 169,110 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2016 169,109 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases emission test not carried out (7.1.2)

Centre Rear brake light not working

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

Nearside Rear rusted at rear exhaust mountain area

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

Pass 5 Sep 2016 169,013 miles

outer sills corroded

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 31 Aug 2016 169,005 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

outer sills corroded

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2015 68,019 miles

General corrosion upon inner sills

Fail 21 Sep 2015 68,019 miles

General corrosion upon inner sills

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 166,297 miles

nearside rear inner wheelarch corroded

offside front inner sill corroded just outside prescribed area

outer sills corroded

rear crossmember corroded

Fail 19 Sep 2014 166,289 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

nearside rear inner wheelarch corroded

offside front inner sill corroded just outside prescribed area

outer sills corroded

rear crossmember corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2013 164,106 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

osr hub oil seal slight leak

Pass 20 Sep 2012 161,579 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2012 161,560 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Both front brake discs corroded

Both rear brakes binding slightly

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 158,744 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)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 155,462 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 3 Jul 2009 49,719 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both rear brake backplates damp.

lower engine cover fitted.

Pass 3 Jul 2009 49,719 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

both rear brake backplates damp.

lower engine cover fitted.

Pass 2 Jun 2008 141,617 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 13,388 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 133,375 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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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R842 OEB is a 1997 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 R842 OEB, 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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R842 OEB is a 1997 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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