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R237 DKY

1998 Mazda Bongo

White Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

251,915 mi
Last recorded251,915 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2024
Typical for 1998 Mazda Bongo125,789 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR237 DKY
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2024 251,915 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front wipers slightly smeary.

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside and offside rear arches slightly rusty/corroded.

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Light lens slightly damaged.

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 250,369 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2022 244,947 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 236,426 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 235,684 miles

o/s/r light lens cracked

oil leaks

Pass 13 Jun 2018 234,044 miles

slight leak on nearside power steering rack

Fail 13 Jun 2018 234,044 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

slight leak on nearside power steering rack

Pass 7 Jul 2017 232,079 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Jul 2017 232,079 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 228,199 miles

front tyres wearing low & perishing

rear tyres perishing

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Jul 2015 225,424 miles

slight noise in front c/v joints

Pass 8 Jul 2014 222,300 miles

slight movement in front anti-roll bar "D" bushes

Fail 7 Jul 2014 222,993 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

slight movement in front anti-roll bar "D" bushes

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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R237 DKY is a 1998 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 R237 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.

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What year was R237 DKY registered?

R237 DKY is a 1998 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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