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R226 OUS

1998 Mazda Bongo

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

166,974 mi
Last recorded166,974 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 1998 Mazda Bongo125,789 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR226 OUS
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2025 166,974 miles

engine covers fitted

Fail 6 May 2025 166,974 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

engine covers fitted

Pass 6 Jun 2024 164,842 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres have minor age related cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 162,588 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2022 160,280 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 159,112 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 157,028 miles

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

all brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2017 156,194 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2017 156,194 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill, marked in yellow two places. (5.2.6)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 153,050 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 144,882 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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R226 OUS is a 1998 Mazda Bongo in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R226 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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What year was R226 OUS registered?

R226 OUS is a 1998 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R226 OUS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R226 OUS shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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