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R226 ADP

1998 Mazda Bongo

Blue Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

117,741 mi
Last recorded117,741 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2017
Typical for 1998 Mazda Bongo125,789 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR226 ADP
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2017 117,741 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 21 Sep 2016 117,733 miles

Centre Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Radiator mounting panal has small rust hole (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Rear end of inner and outer sill on o,s r (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive various small rust holes in sills but not within 30cm of component (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 116,544 miles

General under body and body corrosion

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front indicator lamp lens is damaged but showing correct colour light.

Nearside rear lamp lens is damaged but showing correct colour light

offside outer sill centre corroded and holed

Fail 6 Oct 2015 116,540 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill/wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chasis (2.4.A.3)

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

General under body and body corrosion

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front indicator lamp lens is damaged but showing correct colour light.

Nearside rear lamp lens is damaged but showing correct colour light

offside outer sill centre corroded and holed

Pass 30 Sep 2014 112,320 miles

Corrosion at nearside rear wheel arch and outer sill.

Front brake pads wearing low.

General under body corrosion.

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing low and deteriorating.

Nearside front lamp lens damaged bu not showing incorrect colour light.

Nearside rear brake pipe corroded.

Nearside rear lamp lens damaged but not showing incorrect colour.

Fail 29 Sep 2014 112,317 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Corrosion at nearside rear wheel arch and outer sill.

Front brake pads wearing low.

General under body corrosion.

Nearside front lamp lens damaged bu not showing incorrect colour light.

Nearside rear brake pipe corroded.

Nearside rear lamp lens damaged but not showing incorrect colour.

Rear Tyres Wearing low and deteriorating.

Pass 28 Jun 2013 109,534 miles

Front Brake pads wearing low.

Nearside Front and Nearside Rear Lamps damaged but not showing an incorrect colour.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 3 Jun 2013 109,528 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front and Rear Brake Pads wearing low.

Nearside Front and Rear Lamp damaged but not showing incorrect colour light.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 105,925 miles

General corrosion around the Rear suspension area.

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 29 May 2012 105,920 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

General corrosion around the Rear suspension area.

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 98,259 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 May 2010 93,632 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear axle in a rusted condtion

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 19 May 2010 93,632 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear axle in a rusted condtion

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 86,757 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 8,675 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 66,183 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

general underbody surface corrosion

Pass 3 Oct 2006 55,239 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 55,230 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

near side front near side rear and off side rear tyres some perishing of tread

Pass 24 Aug 2005 52,468 miles

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

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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R226 ADP is a 1998 Mazda Bongo in Blue with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 R226 ADP, 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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R226 ADP is a 1998 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 16 April 1998.

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