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R189 OUS

1998 Mazda Bongo

Grey Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

147,011 mi
Last recorded147,011 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Mazda Bongo125,789 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR189 OUS
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 147,011 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2025 147,011 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2024 145,386 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2023 144,210 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 141,594 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 136,784 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 127,627 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 120,189 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 113,038 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 106,900 miles

Central Stop lamp disconnected at time of test

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Jul 2017 106,900 miles

Central Stop lamp disconnected at time of test

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 105,837 miles

o/s/r anti roll bar end link slight play

Fail 10 Mar 2017 105,825 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r anti roll bar end link slight play

Pass 19 May 2016 103,677 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 103,632 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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R189 OUS is a 1998 Mazda Bongo in Grey with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R189 OUS, 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 R189 OUS registered?

R189 OUS is a 1998 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 28 January 1998.

Is R189 OUS safe to buy?

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