MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
165,365 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
Centre Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Nearside Rear bumper corner insecure
Offside Front insecure
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
back seats have been removed and seat belts not checked
both rear brakes binding
underside of vehicle and most suspension components corroded
rear wheel arches corroded
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
advanced corrosion thoughout underside of vehicle .
ADVANCED WEAR IN BOTH SIDES FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR LINKS
ADVANCED WEAR IN BOTH SIDES FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR LINKS
Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
n/s/f a/roll bar link rod has slight play
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
How Reliable is the Mazda Bongo?
Based on 251,584 MOT tests across 14,362 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P298 RBK is a 1997 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.
Across all 1997 Mazda Bongo models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 131,832 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 P298 RBK, 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 29 years old, this Mazda Bongo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was P298 RBK registered?
P298 RBK is a 1997 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1997.
Is P298 RBK safe to buy?
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