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M935 BHG

1998 Mazda Bongo

Green Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,628 mi
Last recorded81,628 miles
Recorded on4 May 2016
Typical for 1998 Mazda Bongo125,789 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM935 BHG
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 4 May 2016 81,628 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

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

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

centre exhaust minor leak

different size tyres fitted to front and rear axles

front cross member corroded on n/s

front outriggers corroded

nail in o/s/f tyre

o/s/r inner panel corroded

rear coil springs corroded

rear cross member corroded on n/s

slight corrosion on inner sills

slight play in n/s/r d bush

slight play in o/s/r link arm bush

Pass 1 May 2015 76,426 miles

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

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

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

all coil springs corroded

all tyres perishing

n/s/r inner sill corroded

o/s / n/s front inner wheelarches corroded

o/s / n/s front outriggers corroded

o/s/r inner panel corroded

o/s/r light damaged

rear crossmember corroded

rear inner wheelarches corroded

rear outer wheelarches corrdoded

rear rear seats folded down at time of test

Fail 27 Apr 2015 76,425 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

all coil springs corroded

all tyres perishing

n/s/r inner sill corroded

o/s / n/s front inner wheelarches corroded

o/s / n/s front outriggers corroded

o/s/r inner panel corroded

o/s/r light damaged

rear crossmember corroded

rear inner wheelarches corroded

rear outer wheelarches corrdoded

rear rear seats folded down at time of test

Pass 1 May 2014 70,470 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

different size tyres fitted to front and rear axles

front crossmember slightly corroded

inner sills and rear inner panels slightly corroded

o/s/r light slightly damaged

o/s/r outer sill slightly corroded

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 1 May 2014 70,470 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

different size tyres fitted to front and rear axles

front crossmember slightly corroded

inner sills and rear inner panels slightly corroded

o/s/r light slightly damaged

o/s/r outer sill slightly corroded

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 1 May 2013 64,073 miles

slight corrosion o/s / n/s rear inner sills

slight damage to o/s rear light cluster

Fail 1 May 2013 64,068 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight corrosion o/s / n/s rear inner sills

slight damage to o/s rear light cluster

Pass 26 Apr 2012 59,582 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 59,582 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2011 56,655 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 53,334 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 50,259 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 45,172 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 40,741 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 57,524 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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M935 BHG is a 1998 Mazda Bongo in Green with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M935 BHG, 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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M935 BHG is a 1998 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 June 1998.

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