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MJZ 2566

1998 Mazda Bongo

Grey Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

110,274 mi
Last recorded110,274 miles
Recorded on21 May 2018
Typical for 1998 Mazda Bongo125,789 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJZ 2566
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 21 May 2018 110,274 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn suspension arm forward rubber mounting bush excessively deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury wheel arch outer edge corroded & has sharp edges protruding (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill section excessively corroded within 30cms of rear suspension lower trailing arm forward mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt suspension anti-roll bar link lower balljoint dust cover deteriorated & split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength forward inner wheel arch & chassis section excessively corroded within 30cms of front suspension mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch outer edge excessively corroded & has sharp edges protruding (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill section excessively corroded within 30cms of rear suspension lower trailing arm forward mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick offside & nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm forward rubber mounting bush wearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres worn on edges & tread depths wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2017 105,253 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm inner forward mounting bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake pads 75% worn

offside inner sill panel corroded

Fail 18 May 2017 105,253 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm inner forward mounting bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake pads 75% worn

offside inner sill panel corroded

Pass 19 May 2016 99,635 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 99,635 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2015 93,739 miles

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

Nearside Front 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)

Oil leak from automatic transmission oil cooler pipes ( below radiator)

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

Pass 22 May 2014 87,571 miles

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

Oil leak from auto transmission cooler/pipes(bottom of radiator)

Pass 21 May 2013 81,077 miles

Front brake pads 75% worn.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 May 2013 81,077 miles

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

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

Front brake pads 75% worn.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 May 2012 75,094 miles

All tyre tread depths wearing low.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 11 May 2011 70,714 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 70,714 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Pass 19 May 2010 64,350 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 59,171 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 52,110 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 42,606 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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MJZ 2566 is a 1998 Mazda Bongo in Grey with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 MJZ 2566, 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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MJZ 2566 is a 1998 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 April 1998.

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