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R927 CLS

1997 Mazda Bongo

White Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

101,029 mi
Last recorded101,029 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2017
Typical for 1997 Mazda Bongo131,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR927 CLS
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2017 101,029 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2017 101,029 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2016 93,846 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 93,826 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported near battery and ac condensor (1.9.2a)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2015 84,524 miles

both rear tyres on 3mm tread

front pads are low

rear pads getting low

Pass 7 Jun 2014 79,329 miles

Leisure wiring insecure

Pass 20 May 2013 77,588 miles

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

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

Fail 17 May 2013 77,588 miles

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

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

Pass 28 May 2012 77,108 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 75,978 miles

n/s/r panel(box section) corroded outside prescribed area

Fail 21 May 2011 75,978 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

n/s/r panel(box section) corroded outside prescribed area

Pass 6 May 2010 69,926 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 66,174 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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R927 CLS is a 1997 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R927 CLS, 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 R927 CLS registered?

R927 CLS is a 1997 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R927 CLS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R927 CLS shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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