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R894 UOD

1997 Mazda Bongo

White Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

169,526 mi
Last recorded169,526 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2016
Typical for 1997 Mazda Bongo131,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR894 UOD
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2016 169,526 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 4 Mar 2016 168,989 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Mar 2015 164,437 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front crossmember corroded through

Fail 20 Mar 2015 164,434 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front crossmember corroded through

Pass 20 Mar 2014 159,278 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front crossmember corroded through

play in n/s-o/s front droplinks

play in rear rollbar rubbers

Fail 17 Mar 2014 159,278 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front crossmember corroded through

play in n/s-o/s front droplinks

play in rear rollbar rubbers

Fail 6 Mar 2014 158,109 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 152,321 miles

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front crossmember corroded

Fail 13 Mar 2013 152,321 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front crossmember corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2012 140,234 miles

front brakes binding slightly.

front cross member corroded.

Fail 13 Mar 2012 140,234 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

front brakes binding slightly.

front cross member corroded.

Pass 17 Mar 2011 128,603 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 128,603 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 120,607 miles

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge.

Fail 2 Mar 2010 120,607 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 13 Mar 2009 110,222 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 110,222 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front and rear brake discs corroded on surface.

Pass 15 Mar 2008 102,859 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

air con radiator slightly disdorted

offside rear under sill ,front & rear crossmembers corroded slightly

slight play in propshaft & rear axle.

Pass 12 Mar 2007 94,069 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2006 85,190 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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R894 UOD is a 1997 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 R894 UOD, 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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R894 UOD is a 1997 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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