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R9 DDG

1997 Mazda Bongo

Silver Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

224,777 mi
Last recorded224,777 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2025
Typical for 1997 Mazda Bongo131,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR9 DDG
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2025 224,777 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2025 224,777 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 224,102 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Apr 2023 220,996 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2023 220,926 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2022 217,814 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2022 217,673 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 208,630 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2020 201,687 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2020 201,687 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 188,254 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 180,555 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 172,405 miles

Nearside Front radiator crossmember corroded

Offside Front radiator crossmember corroded

Offside Rear Outer sill corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2016 162,106 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 156,455 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 141,449 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 10 Jul 2014 141,449 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 119,952 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 98,220 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 95,257 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 94,976 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2010 87,735 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 76,766 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 70,811 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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R9 DDG is a 1997 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R9 DDG, 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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R9 DDG is a 1997 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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