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R210 GCL

1998 Mazda Bongo

Maroon Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

168,373 mi
Last recorded168,373 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Mazda Bongo125,789 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR210 GCL
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 168,373 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2025 165,340 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + mishaped / smooth on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + mishaped / smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both 'd' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 May 2025 165,340 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + mishaped / smooth on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + mishaped / smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both 'd' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2024 158,550 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 May 2023 153,334 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both 'd' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2022 150,422 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019 149,774 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 149,316 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 148,384 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 144,422 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 137,867 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 20 Nov 2013 121,912 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Nov 2013 121,912 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 125,145 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 121,731 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 121,728 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 113,781 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 98,953 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 94,599 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 88,690 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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R210 GCL is a 1998 Mazda Bongo in Maroon with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 R210 GCL, 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 R210 GCL registered?

R210 GCL is a 1998 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 March 1998.

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