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R927 NUF

1997 Mazda Bongo

White Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests31 (16 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate51.6%

Mileage

177,291 mi
Last recorded177,291 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Mazda Bongo131,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR927 NUF
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

16 pass 15 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 177,291 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2026 177,291 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2025 172,179 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 169,329 miles

Inner sill panels corroding

Fail 29 Feb 2024 169,329 miles

Inner sill panels corroding

Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 165,755 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rears (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Mar 2023 16,574 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rears (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 163,483 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes on rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front crossmember rusty

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

coolant pipes rusty

rear wheel arches rusty.

suspension component parts rusty

Fail 26 Apr 2022 163,482 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected lens is pink (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes on rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front crossmember rusty

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

coolant pipes rusty

rear wheel arches rusty.

suspension component parts rusty

Pass 29 Apr 2021 163,466 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe on back axle (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front cross member corroded

suspension component parts corroded

Fail 20 Apr 2021 163,463 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill area / wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe on back axle (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front cross member corroded

Nearside Front inner sill area corroded

Nearside Rear outer sill area corroded

Offside Front inner sill area corroded

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

suspension component parts corroded

Fail 13 Mar 2021 163,449 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center section (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

both side front inner sills corroded

both side rear outer arches corroding

front radiator crossmember corroding

front to rear steel coolant pipes corroding

steel brake pipes corroding

suspension components corroding

Pass 20 Mar 2020 163,329 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2020 163,276 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced bad earth (4.1.4 (a))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light discouloured (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 162,697 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 162,694 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 150,863 miles

Offside Rear brake disc corroded

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

both front brake discs corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2017 137,806 miles

offside and nearside rear tyres cracking in treads,

offside and nearside rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 7 Feb 2017 137,805 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

offside and nearside rear tyres cracking in treads,

offside and nearside rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 8 Mar 2016 129,968 miles

Nearside Rear light lense damaged temp repair

poor beam pattern both headlights scratched/yellowed

Fail 1 Mar 2016 129,922 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear reflector missing light unit damaged (1.5.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear light lense damaged temp repair

poor beam pattern both headlights scratched/yellowed

Pass 2 Mar 2015 120,872 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)

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Fail 26 Feb 2015 120,864 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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 fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 115,476 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

rear tyres perished

Fail 17 Feb 2014 115,476 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

rear tyres perished

Pass 25 Feb 2013 108,017 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 25 Feb 2013 108,017 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 13 Feb 2013 108,011 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 101,427 miles

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

both rear tyres perished and cracked

Fail 22 Feb 2012 101,409 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

both rear tyres perished and cracked

Pass 22 Feb 2011 89,064 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 NUF is a 1997 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.6%.

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

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The MOT history for R927 NUF shows 31 tests with a 51.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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