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R133 NDS

1998 Mazda Bongo

Silver Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

88,631 mi
Last recorded88,631 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Mazda Bongo125,789 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR133 NDS
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 88,631 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 86,160 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting (D) bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside front tyre showing wear on the outer edge

Fail 13 Mar 2024 86,160 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting (D) bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside front tyre showing wear on the outer edge

Pass 17 Mar 2023 82,460 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive on the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2023 82,460 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive on the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 80,629 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 2 Mar 2022 80,617 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 18 Jan 2021 73,477 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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R133 NDS is a 1998 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 R133 NDS, 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 R133 NDS registered?

R133 NDS is a 1998 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 January 1998.

Is R133 NDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R133 NDS shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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