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R243 VOD

1998 Mazda Bongo

White Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

132,203 mi
Last recorded132,203 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2017
Typical for 1998 Mazda Bongo125,789 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR243 VOD
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2017 132,203 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 127,892 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 123,202 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 123,189 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2014 121,727 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 119,954 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 117,409 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 113,322 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 113,322 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 108,867 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2010 108,867 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 103,174 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 96,886 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 90,856 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 79,657 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 79,657 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

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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R243 VOD is a 1998 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R243 VOD, 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 R243 VOD registered?

R243 VOD is a 1998 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R243 VOD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R243 VOD shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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