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R167 ABT

1998 Mazda Bongo

Green Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

116,717 mi
Last recorded116,717 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Mazda Bongo125,789 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR167 ABT
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 116,717 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 113,345 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 111,253 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 110,216 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Showing signs of slight discolouring (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Showing signs of slight discolouring (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 107,986 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 105,373 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 105,375 miles

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 101,407 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 93,536 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 93,536 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 86,247 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 86,241 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

osr brake binding slightly.

Pass 14 Apr 2016 80,596 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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R167 ABT is a 1998 Mazda Bongo in Green with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R167 ABT, 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 R167 ABT registered?

R167 ABT is a 1998 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R167 ABT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R167 ABT shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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