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R92 TAC

1997 Mazda Bongo

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

62,625 mi
Last recorded62,625 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2024
Typical for 1997 Mazda Bongo131,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR92 TAC
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 14 Feb 2024 62,625 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under sill several places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner flitch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill several places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength closing panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner flitch several places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under sill several plaves (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both chassis rails all suspension (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 58,653 miles

both undersills outersills inner flitches chassis rails and crossmembers slightly corroded

nearside front chassis rail inner flitch slightly corroded

offside front metal brake pipe slightly corroded

offside front undersill and offside rear outer sill corroded not perscribed area

Fail 9 Jul 2022 58,653 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail inner flitch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

both undersills outersills inner flitches chassis rails and crossmembers slightly corroded

nearside front chassis rail inner flitch slightly corroded

offside front metal brake pipe slightly corroded

offside front undersill and offside rear outer sill corroded not perscribed area

Pass 24 Jun 2021 56,881 miles

both floors undersills floors outersills inner flitches and chassis rails slightly corroded

offside front metal brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 15 Jun 2021 56,873 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis outrigger/undersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

both floors undersills floors outersills inner flitches and chassis rails slightly corroded

offside front metal brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2018 55,310 miles

both rear flitches and floors slightly corroded

offside front brake has slight bind

Pass 28 Jun 2017 53,983 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (7.1.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills ,floors,sill to floors,undersills and inner flitches (2.4.A.3)

both undersills corroded in several places not in prescribed area

offside under sill around drainage hole slightly corroded

oil leak

Fail 27 Jun 2017 53,963 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush both rear (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush both rear wrap around bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded undersill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills ,floors,sill to floors,undersills and inner flitches (2.4.A.3)

both undersills corroded in several places not in prescribed area

oil leak

Pass 24 May 2016 48,719 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded and offside greesed (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 140,671 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 140,671 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 136,702 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 36,702 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 127,277 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 127,277 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 114,403 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 98,271 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2011 97,763 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 85,146 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 74,724 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 66,997 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 62,867 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 55,248 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 55,246 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

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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R92 TAC is a 1997 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,499cc 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 R92 TAC, 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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R92 TAC is a 1997 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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