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RLZ 1201

1997 Mazda Bongo

Maroon Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

51,289 mi
Last recorded51,289 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2018
Typical for 1997 Mazda Bongo131,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRLZ 1201
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1997
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2018 51,289 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear exhaust backbox missing the exhaust tip

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Reversing lights not working.

Pass 18 Oct 2017 47,245 miles

Central Front front radiator cross panel showing slight corrosion but not excessive

Central Rear No reverse light

Engine management light not illuminating with ignition

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion sill is corroded (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust tip missing

all 4 tyres have age related caking inside wall

coil spring corroded All 4 coil spring are corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 17 Oct 2017 47,245 miles

Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Outer sill is corroded (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Outer sill is corroded (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both OS and NS are thin (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both NS and OS brake pads are thin (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Central Front front radiator cross panel showing slight corrosion but not excessive

Central Rear No reverse light

Engine management light not illuminating with ignition

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion sill is corroded (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust tip missing

all 4 tyres have age related caking inside wall

coil spring corroded All 4 coil spring are corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 43,585 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

all tyres have age related side wall cracks

front radiator cross panel showing slight corrosion but not excessive

Pass 14 Oct 2015 42,567 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 41,989 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2013 41,302 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 40,638 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 39,568 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 37,768 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 34,577 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 32,009 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 29,874 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 27,392 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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RLZ 1201 is a 1997 Mazda Bongo in Maroon with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 RLZ 1201, 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 RLZ 1201 registered?

RLZ 1201 is a 1997 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 July 1997.

Is RLZ 1201 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RLZ 1201 shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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