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R185 ABT

1998 Mazda Bongo

White Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

164,671 mi
Last recorded164,671 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Mazda Bongo125,789 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR185 ABT
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 164,671 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2025 164,611 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2024 162,213 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2024 162,210 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jan 2024 156,417 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 145,403 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fail 16 Jan 2023 145,394 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 136,147 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2022 136,147 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 133,584 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 132,264 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 127,781 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 123,082 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 120,817 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 120,306 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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R185 ABT is a 1998 Mazda Bongo in White with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 R185 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R185 ABT registered?

R185 ABT is a 1998 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 June 1998.

Is R185 ABT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R185 ABT shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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