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R132 LHO

1998 Mazda Bongo

White Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

213,324 mi
Last recorded213,324 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2019
Typical for 1998 Mazda Bongo125,789 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR132 LHO
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2019 213,324 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2019 213,324 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 205,506 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on the inner face (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on the inner face (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 199,250 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 190,705 miles

exhaust is corroded and blowing slightly - recommend replacing

front brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 22 Mar 2016 190,705 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

exhaust is corroded and blowing slightly - recommend replacing

front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2015 186,140 miles

damp around the diesel pump

exhaust is corroded

front brake discs are slightly corroded

front wiper linkage is worn

Pass 24 Mar 2014 179,403 miles

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

advise brake pedal rubber worn

advise damp around diesel pump possable diesel leak

advise n/s/f wiper blade split on ends

advise rear brake pads look low

advise screen marked by wipers

advise wiper linkage worn

Fail 24 Mar 2014 179,403 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

advise brake pedal rubber worn

advise damp around diesel pump possable diesel leak

advise front pads look low

advise n/s/f wiper blade split on ends

advise o/s/f tyre wearing slighty uneven

advise rear brake pads look low

advise screen marked by wipers

advise wiper linkage worn

Pass 13 Mar 2013 169,683 miles

damp around fuel pump cant see a leak

rear tyres low tread

Pass 30 Mar 2012 162,205 miles

nearside front tyre tread worn slightly unevenly

offside front tyre tread worn unevenly and bald on inner edge in places - recommend replacing

Pass 1 Apr 2011 151,683 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 151,683 miles

Front Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

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

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

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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R132 LHO is a 1998 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R132 LHO, 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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R132 LHO is a 1998 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 April 1998.

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