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R868 PSH

1997 Mazda Bongo

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

159,788 mi
Last recorded159,788 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Mazda Bongo131,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR868 PSH
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 159,788 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2025 159,788 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SUBFRAM MOUNTING HOLED AND CORRODED (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner SILL HOLED

Offside Inner SILL HOLED

Pass 16 Sep 2024 155,688 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2024 155,688 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2023 151,908 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened WISHBONE (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front CHASSIS HOLED OUTWITH PRESCRIBED AREA

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened WISHBONE (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 140,232 miles

RADIATOR FALLING OUT CROSSMEMBER CORRODED

Fail 4 Oct 2022 140,232 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

RADIATOR FALLING OUT CROSSMEMBER CORRODED

Pass 4 Oct 2021 135,234 miles

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

Offside Front inner body sill corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 132,632 miles

Front sub-frame and suspension arms corroded

Fail 4 Sep 2020 132,632 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front sub-frame and suspension arms corroded

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

front brake discs corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2019 129,870 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner rim pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner rim pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2019 129,870 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner rim pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner rim pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 127,266 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Jul 2018 127,264 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 120,358 miles

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

Oil leak

front and rear axle tyre sizes different

three rearward facing seats at time of test

Fail 5 Jul 2017 120,353 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam goes out after being switched on (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam goes out after being switched on (1.7.5a)

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

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

Oil leak

front and rear axle tyre sizes different

three rearward facing seats at time of test

Pass 1 Jul 2016 114,028 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front axle tyre sizes different from rear axle

slight wear on various rear antiroll bar bushes

Fail 1 Jul 2016 114,028 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front axle tyre sizes different from rear axle

slight wear on various rear antiroll bar bushes

Pass 29 Jul 2015 105,493 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 99,739 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 99,739 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 87,299 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 81,520 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 81,311 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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R868 PSH is a 1997 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R868 PSH, 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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R868 PSH is a 1997 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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