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R199 DKY

1998 Mazda Bongo

White Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

163,223 mi
Last recorded163,223 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Mazda Bongo125,789 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR199 DKY
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 163,223 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2023 159,825 miles

Coil spring corroded Both side rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner and outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2022 156,632 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

o/s/r light unit has a crack

Pass 2 Dec 2021 153,458 miles

Offside Rear crack in o/s/r light unit

Pass 25 Nov 2020 152,394 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 148,504 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 147,211 miles

Centre exhaust corroded

Front brake discs corroded

Headlights deteriorated

O/S/F fog light not working

Rear brake discs warped

Rear trailing arm bushes perrished

Fail 22 May 2018 147,211 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Centre exhaust corroded

Front brake discs corroded

Headlights deteriorated

O/S/F fog light not working

Rear brake discs warped

Rear trailing arm bushes perrished

Pass 17 May 2017 142,596 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 16 May 2017 142,598 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 May 2016 136,828 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 May 2016 136,828 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 26 May 2015 130,152 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Powdered rust on steering column lower 'U'coupling, no lost movement.

Sidewall perished n/s/f tyre.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 May 2015 130,152 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Powdered rust on steering column lower 'U'coupling, no lost movement.

Sidewall perished n/s/f tyre.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 May 2014 127,204 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 127,204 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

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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R199 DKY is a 1998 Mazda Bongo in White with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 R199 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 R199 DKY registered?

R199 DKY is a 1998 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 May 1998.

Is R199 DKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R199 DKY shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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