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R112 VOD

1998 Mazda Bongo

Black Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

131,146 mi
Last recorded131,146 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2026
Typical for 1998 Mazda Bongo125,789 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR112 VOD
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2026 131,146 miles

Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both front sill seams at jacking areas (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Hand brake close to max travel

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Some evidence of oil on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Small hole in corner of roof

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth very close to 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At flexi pipe area (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2026 131,144 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting insecure Spring not mounted correctly in top mount (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both front sill seams at jacking areas (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Hand brake close to max travel

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Some evidence of oil on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Small hole in corner of roof

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth very close to 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At flexi pipe area (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2025 121,643 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

underbody welded covered in underseal

Fail 30 Jun 2025 121,640 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

underbody welded covered in underseal

Pass 4 Oct 2023 112,406 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2023 112,406 miles

Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced CROSS MEMBER (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced INNER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced INNER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 112,403 miles

Offside Front Brake Grabbing

Fail 21 Dec 2022 112,403 miles

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake Grabbing

Pass 4 May 2021 111,319 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 111,278 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 105,307 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 105,305 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 103,123 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 102,146 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2009 88,950 miles

both front tyres wearing edges of tread

Fail 21 Dec 2009 88,950 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres wearing edges of tread

Pass 22 Dec 2008 77,588 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2008 77,588 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 24 Dec 2007 64,089 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 50,269 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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R112 VOD is a 1998 Mazda Bongo in Black with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R112 VOD, 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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What year was R112 VOD registered?

R112 VOD is a 1998 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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