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S271 YOO

1997 Mazda Bongo

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

246,143 mi
Last recorded246,143 miles
Recorded on10 May 2024
Typical for 1997 Mazda Bongo131,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS271 YOO
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 May 2024 246,143 miles

General corrosion

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Light lense damaged

Oil leaks

Pass 25 Apr 2023 241,864 miles

General corrosion

Nearside Washer jet blocked

Oil leaks

Weak headlight output and patterns

Fail 9 Mar 2023 241,648 miles

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

Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

General corrosion

Nearside Washer jet blocked

Nearside Weak headlight output and pattern

Oil leaks

Pass 7 Mar 2022 237,299 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel arch corroded

Nearside Washer jet blocked

Oil leak

Outer sills corroded

Rear Light lense damaged

Rear Sill ends corroded

Weak headlight output and patterns

Fail 2 Mar 2022 237,299 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel arch corroded

Nearside Washer jet blocked

Oil leak

Outer sills corroded

Rear Light lense damaged

Rear Sill ends corroded

Weak headlight output and patterns

Pass 11 Feb 2021 232,157 miles

Inner and outer sills corroded

Offside Rear Light lense damaged

Oil leak

Rear Brake pads low

Steering rack leaking

Fail 2 Feb 2021 232,057 miles

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

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

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

Inner and outer sills corroded

Offside Rear Light lense damaged

Oil leak

Rear Brake pads low

Steering rack leaking

Pass 9 Jan 2020 226,633 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2019 225,724 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2019 225,724 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Feb 2018 222,330 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2018 222,330 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 217,005 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 217,004 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 210,503 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 197,805 miles

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

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

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

off side rear lamp assembly damaged and repaired with coloured tape

power steering rack boots "oily", suspect that side arm oil seals are leaking

turbo timer fitted to vehicle. i believe that these are illegal but not a failure under MOT scheme rules. this may affect your insurance

Pass 14 Aug 2014 192,268 miles

Power steering rack body damp

All brake discs slightly worn

All brake pads apear half worn

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Aug 2013 184,081 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 184,081 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 176,784 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 166,721 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 156,880 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 148,131 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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S271 YOO is a 1997 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 S271 YOO, 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 S271 YOO registered?

S271 YOO is a 1997 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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