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R155 CCY

1998 Mazda Bongo

White Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2024
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

156,058 mi
Last recorded156,058 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2023
Typical for 1998 Mazda Bongo125,789 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR155 CCY
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2023 156,058 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear main (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive autobox sump ? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 142,325 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides heavily cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Jul 2022 142,322 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides heavily cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Jun 2022 142,318 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust leek (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill / outer sill /inner arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill repair not fully seam welded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides heavily cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 130,152 miles

Nearside Front headlamp beam image poor borderline pass

Fail 9 Jun 2021 130,148 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sills in places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sills in places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front headlamp beam image poor borderline pass

Pass 30 Jun 2020 124,192 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Jun 2020 124,188 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides units full of water (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 118,993 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Jun 2019 118,986 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill in places across its lenth (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 112,831 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 102,365 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 22 Jun 2017 102,364 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor to sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor to sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 88,088 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

nearside front inner cill corroded

offside front inner cill corroded

offside rear cill corroded

Fail 2 Jun 2016 88,088 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

nearside front inner cill corroded

offside front inner cill corroded

offside rear cill corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2015 76,061 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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R155 CCY is a 1998 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 R155 CCY, 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 R155 CCY registered?

R155 CCY is a 1998 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R155 CCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R155 CCY shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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