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R221 OUS

1998 Mazda Bongo

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

234,220 mi
Last recorded234,220 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Mazda Bongo125,789 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR221 OUS
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 234,220 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bump stop area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front outer sill corroded just outside prescribed area

Offside Rear inner sill corroded just outside prescribed area

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

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2025 234,220 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bump stop area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front outer sill corroded just outside prescribed area

Offside Rear inner sill corroded just outside prescribed area

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

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 225,788 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

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

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front joint slight (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 218,193 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

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

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front uj slight (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2023 218,190 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

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

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

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front uj slight (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 207,280 miles

Coolant leak thermostat area ()

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

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front uj slight (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2022 207,277 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill /step area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill /step area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Coolant leak thermostat area ()

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

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front uj slight (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 197,821 miles

Coolant leak at heater pipe to engine ()

Coolant leak top hose to thermostat housing ()

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin slightly low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 190,417 miles

Offside Coolant leak rear heater pipe at joint to engine pipe (slight) ()

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 Sep 2020 190,415 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Coolant leak rear heater pipe at joint to engine pipe (slight) ()

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 175,267 miles

Offside Front sill has a filler repair which has cracked showing corrosion behind

Oil leak, but not excessive back of engine by bell housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box cooler leaking bottom of radiator (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 Sep 2019 175,261 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits suspect due to exhaust leak at flexy joint (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light too white, suspect coating has come off bulb (4.5.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front sill has a filler repair which has cracked showing corrosion behind

Oil leak, but not excessive back of engine by bell housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box cooler leaking bottom of radiator (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 155,963 miles

Offside Front sill corroded, has a filler repair which has cracked

Offside Rear fog light discoloured

Fail 26 Sep 2018 155,961 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both sides (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front sill corroded, has a filler repair which has cracked

Offside Rear fog light discoloured

Pass 21 Sep 2017 138,315 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2016 118,748 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 102,907 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 102,907 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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R221 OUS is a 1998 Mazda Bongo in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 R221 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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R221 OUS is a 1998 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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