MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
169,110 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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)
outer sills corroded
rear exhaust corroded
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
General corrosion upon inner sills
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)
nearside rear inner wheelarch corroded
offside front inner sill corroded just outside prescribed area
outer sills corroded
rear crossmember corroded
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
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
osr hub oil seal slight leak
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
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)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
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.
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.
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is R842 OEB safe to buy?
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