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R169 DKY

1998 Mazda Bongo

White Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

120,814 mi
Last recorded120,814 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Mazda Bongo125,789 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR169 DKY
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 120,814 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2025 117,985 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2025 117,983 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 17 May 2024 117,633 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 116,272 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 114,149 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 112,009 miles

All four tyres cracking within tread

Pass 1 May 2020 110,644 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 108,655 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 104,119 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 100,665 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 96,668 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 93,856 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 89,022 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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R169 DKY is a 1998 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 R169 DKY, 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 R169 DKY registered?

R169 DKY is a 1998 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R169 DKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R169 DKY shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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