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R224 DKY

1998 Mazda Bongo

White Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

149,089 mi
Last recorded149,089 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Mazda Bongo125,789 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR224 DKY
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 149,089 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 144,298 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 162,532 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 139,471 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2023 139,468 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2023 139,417 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Condensation in lamp (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill rotted at rear By trailing arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipes above fuel tank not visable

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight blow on CAT (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on inner edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill rotted at rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer wheel arch rotted

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Scratches on lamp (4.1.4 (b))

Plastic under trays fitted obscuring some components

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Worn on both sides ()

Pass 17 Jun 2022 138,482 miles

Brake pipes above fuel tank not visable

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on inner edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill rotted at rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Wheel arch corroded

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Plastic under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 10 Jun 2021 134,528 miles

Brake pipes above fuel tank not visable

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Wheel arch corroded

Plastic under trays fitted obscuring some components

Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes worn on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracks in tyre walls on both sides New tyres rqd (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 132,122 miles

Brake pipes above fuel tank not visable

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on inner edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Plastic under trays fitted obscuring some components

Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bushes worn on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 130,661 miles

Brake pipes above fuel tank not visable

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flex (6.1.2 (a))

Coolant leak On radiator ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on inner edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Plastic under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 21 Jun 2018 125,769 miles

Brake pipes above fuel tank not visable

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flex (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on inner edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Plastic under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 27 Jun 2017 118,793 miles

Brake pipes above fuel tank not visable

Plastic under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 27 Jun 2016 101,900 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 101,197 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Splits in tread area on both sides (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Splits on wall to tread area on both sides (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 93,162 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jul 2014 83,681 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 83,681 miles

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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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R224 DKY is a 1998 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 R224 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R224 DKY registered?

R224 DKY is a 1998 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R224 DKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R224 DKY shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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