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J30 ABE

1998 Mazda Bongo

White Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2011
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

47,905 mi
Last recorded47,905 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2010
Typical for 1998 Mazda Bongo125,789 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ30 ABE
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2010 47,905 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 47,899 miles

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 22 Dec 2009 47,464 miles

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)

slight oil leak from n/s rear halfshaft oil seal

Pass 8 Dec 2008 44,413 miles

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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J30 ABE is a 1998 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1998 Mazda Bongo models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 125,789 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 J30 ABE, 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 28 years old, this Mazda Bongo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J30 ABE registered?

J30 ABE is a 1998 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 June 1998.

Is J30 ABE safe to buy?

The MOT history for J30 ABE shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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