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K60 MJF

1998 Mazda Bongo

White Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

185,467 mi
Last recorded185,467 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 Mazda Bongo125,789 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK60 MJF
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 185,467 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All on van (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust slight leak at rear flexi, exhaust corroded

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

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Trailing arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

slight Oil leaks on engine

Fail 9 Jan 2026 185,467 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Both Rear along axle to flexis (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All on van (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust slight leak at rear flexi, exhaust corroded

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

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Trailing arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

slight Oil leaks on engine

Pass 8 Jan 2025 176,532 miles

Both head lights fuzzy

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both and bushes perished and split (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Slight oil leak

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front inner wings at front bumper area , corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 163,859 miles

All brake pipes covered in under-seal

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

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

Underside corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2023 153,517 miles

sills corroded

slight oil leak

vehicle subframes corroded

vehicle suspension corroded

vehicle underside corroded

wheel arches corroded

Fail 13 Dec 2022 153,334 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam Both , go on then very dim (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Wheel arches and sills corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2022 142,581 miles

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

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

Rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2021 130,233 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2020 128,003 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier leisure (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

general age related corrosion

Pass 15 Aug 2019 125,467 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2019 125,467 miles

Central Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Corrosion on sills

Pass 8 Apr 2019 124,419 miles

Offside inner sill corroded

Rear rear brake pipes have a coating, unable to test to standards

excessive underbody corrosion

Fail 4 Apr 2019 124,379 miles

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

Offside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside inner sill corroded

Rear rear brake pipes have a coating, unable to test to standards

excessive underbody corrosion

Nearside Front boot deteriorated and excessive play

Pass 3 Apr 2018 120,981 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2017 110,677 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 107,143 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 101,700 miles

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

Rear tyres poor condition

Pass 21 Mar 2014 97,335 miles

All 4 tyres deteriorated

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 91,517 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 82,782 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 71,937 miles

rear tyres are perrished but no cord is exposed

Pass 25 Nov 2009 62,120 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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K60 MJF is a 1998 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 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 K60 MJF, 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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K60 MJF is a 1998 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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