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M352 XKU

1998 Mazda Bongo

Black Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

168,809 mi
Last recorded168,809 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Mazda Bongo125,789 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM352 XKU
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc
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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 168,809 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

nearside rear tyre cracking on outer wall

Fail 17 Jul 2025 168,809 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

nearside rear tyre cracking on outer wall

Pass 11 Jul 2024 157,232 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 11 Jul 2024 157,227 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

offside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

offside rear tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 5 Jun 2023 145,597 miles
Fail 23 May 2023 145,595 miles

Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill n/s and o/s as chalked (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill n/s and o/s as chalked (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Apr 2022 144,125 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill end panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear brake backplate damp

Offside condensation in headlight

Pass 22 Apr 2021 141,578 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front fog light not working

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

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 17 Dec 2019 137,091 miles

o/s/f, n/s/f inner sills rusting

Pass 14 Dec 2018 133,302 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

o/s/f, n/s/f inner sills rusting

Pass 18 Dec 2017 126,857 miles

o/s sill rusting. covers fitted

Pass 2 Jun 2016 113,065 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 113,065 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 28 May 2015 101,044 miles

nearside hub seal leaking

Fail 27 May 2015 101,044 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside hub seal leaking

Pass 20 Jun 2014 91,210 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 91,210 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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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M352 XKU is a 1998 Mazda Bongo in Black with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 M352 XKU, 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 M352 XKU registered?

M352 XKU is a 1998 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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The MOT history for M352 XKU shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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