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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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Offside Front sill corroded, has a filler repair which has cracked
Offside Rear fog light discoloured
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
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)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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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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