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R23 PHX

1998 Mazda Bongo

Blue Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

173,119 mi
Last recorded173,119 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Mazda Bongo125,789 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR23 PHX
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 Jun 2026 173,119 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jun 2025 167,721 miles

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

light corrosion to underside including suspension components.

Pass 7 Mar 2024 167,560 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2024 167,515 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2023 160,310 miles

Offside Rear Outer sill panel is corroded

Rear 3rd row seats stowed not allowing full inspection of seat belts

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2023 160,303 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer sill panel is corroded

Rear 3rd row seats stowed not allowing full inspection of seat belts

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 149,010 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 136,801 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2019 110,775 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2019 101,699 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2018 95,995 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 95,990 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jun 2017 78,998 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 66,109 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2015 59,839 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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R23 PHX is a 1998 Mazda Bongo in Blue with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R23 PHX, 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 R23 PHX registered?

R23 PHX is a 1998 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R23 PHX safe to buy?

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