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M799 FNW

1998 Mazda Bongo

Red Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

151,275 mi
Last recorded151,275 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2017
Typical for 1998 Mazda Bongo125,789 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM799 FNW
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2017 151,275 miles

both rear inner wheel arches excessively corroded / holed ...non structural and bumper still secured ok

both rear outer wheel arches corroded

Fail 25 Sep 2017 151,275 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill area (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings box section (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill area into wheel arch area (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings box section (6.1.B.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned angled down (1.3.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear inner wheel arches excessively corroded / holed ...non structural and bumper still secured ok

Pass 1 Aug 2016 139,170 miles

Nearside Rear Excessive corrosion and holes ,but not within prescribed area.

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

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

general all over underside age related corrosion

Fail 28 Jul 2016 139,169 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Tail box missing (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis above rear axle (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Excessive corrosion and holes ,but not within prescribed area.

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 121,060 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 117,299 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 117,286 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 112,946 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 109,654 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 104,259 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 97,481 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 89,903 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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M799 FNW is a 1998 Mazda Bongo in Red with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 M799 FNW, 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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M799 FNW is a 1998 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 January 1998.

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