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P407 UCL

1998 Mazda Bongo

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

89,727 mi
Last recorded89,727 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Mazda Bongo125,789 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP407 UCL
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 89,727 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 88,448 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 87,243 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2023 87,243 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 85,018 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 83,619 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 80,340 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 77,563 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 75,969 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2018 75,969 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 72,890 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 68,536 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 65,713 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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P407 UCL is a 1998 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 P407 UCL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P407 UCL registered?

P407 UCL is a 1998 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is P407 UCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P407 UCL shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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