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R194 WFJ

1998 Mazda Bongo

Green Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

224,018 mi
Last recorded224,018 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 1998 Mazda Bongo125,789 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR194 WFJ
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 224,018 miles

Nearside Rear arch/sill corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear arch/sill corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 216,108 miles

excessive oil leaking from engine

steering rack leaking fluid from o/s rack boot area

Fail 12 Jun 2024 215,969 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

excessive oil leaking from engine

steering rack leaking fluid from o/s rack boot area

Pass 30 May 2023 208,228 miles

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

Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 May 2023 208,199 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing row 3 (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Steering locking device ineffective track rod end/split pin missing (2.1.3 (d))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing row 2 (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. row 3 (6.2.6 (a) (i))

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

Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 198,351 miles

Nearside Front Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2022 198,350 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam o/s and n/s (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp not working on main beam o/s and n/s (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 191,462 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2021 191,462 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2020 183,276 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 180,720 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 167,891 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 158,031 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 158,031 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 138,957 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Jan 2015 138,957 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 116,069 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2014 116,062 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 1 Feb 2013 98,153 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both batterys insecure

Fail 1 Feb 2013 98,147 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both batterys insecure

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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R194 WFJ is a 1998 Mazda Bongo in Green with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R194 WFJ, 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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R194 WFJ is a 1998 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 January 1998.

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