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R246 NDS

1998 Mazda Bongo

Silver Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

113,299 mi
Last recorded113,299 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Mazda Bongo125,789 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR246 NDS
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 19 Aug 2025 113,299 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Heat Shield Loose On Inlet Manifold

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play Tie Rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2024 109,831 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 109,184 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 107,239 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2021 105,052 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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R246 NDS is a 1998 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R246 NDS, 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 R246 NDS registered?

R246 NDS is a 1998 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 June 1998.

Is R246 NDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R246 NDS shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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