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R162 HBA

1998 Mazda Bongo

Grey Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

183,689 mi
Last recorded183,689 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2025
Typical for 1998 Mazda Bongo125,789 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR162 HBA
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2025 183,689 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 175,204 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 168,998 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 160,862 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 153,814 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 151,210 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 148,739 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 144,280 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 139,652 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 137,379 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 131,628 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 125,649 miles

Both front tyres worn low on edges

Rear brake discs worn

Wiper mechanism poor

Fail 2 May 2012 125,649 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Both front tyres worn low on edges

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

Rear brake discs worn

Wiper mechanism poor

Pass 22 Mar 2011 114,069 miles

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

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

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

front wiper linkage poor

Fail 21 Mar 2011 114,069 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

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

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

front wiper linkage poor

Pass 3 Dec 2009 97,138 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 88,187 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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R162 HBA is a 1998 Mazda Bongo in Grey with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 R162 HBA, 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 R162 HBA registered?

R162 HBA is a 1998 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 January 1998.

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