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R942 XWO

1997 Mazda Bongo

White Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

189,256 mi
Last recorded189,256 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Mazda Bongo131,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR942 XWO
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 189,256 miles

Offside Front Inner sill small hole

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2026 189,256 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner sill small hole

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2025 186,445 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

minor windscreen damage

signs of minor corrosion and repair

Fail 13 Jun 2025 186,445 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

minor windscreen damage

signs of minor corrosion and repair

Pass 22 May 2024 184,308 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 181,779 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 179,336 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

minor windscreen damage

Pass 5 May 2021 175,916 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2019 164,408 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear tyre slight perishing and damage to inner side wall

Pass 27 Jun 2018 161,148 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 146,345 miles

Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Spare tyre defective

signs of standing-ball joint boots perishing

Pass 17 Jun 2016 142,385 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 138,267 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

rear bumpstops missing

Pass 6 May 2014 132,346 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

rear bumpstops missing

Fail 1 May 2014 132,338 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

rear bumpstops missing

Pass 13 May 2013 118,832 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear bumpstops missing

Pass 8 May 2012 115,927 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

rear bumpstops missing

Fail 1 May 2012 115,925 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

rear bumpstops missing

Pass 6 Apr 2011 113,150 miles

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

rear bumpstops missing

Pass 9 Jan 2010 108,052 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front tyres worn on edges nearside rear bumpstop missing

Pass 24 Sep 2008 99,864 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 90,276 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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R942 XWO is a 1997 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R942 XWO, 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 R942 XWO registered?

R942 XWO is a 1997 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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The MOT history for R942 XWO shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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