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R247 KPH

1998 Mazda Bongo

Red Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

274,025 mi
Last recorded274,025 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Mazda Bongo125,789 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR247 KPH
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 274,025 miles

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

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear hand brake requirements only just meet adjustment advised

Fail 21 Jan 2026 274,022 miles

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded front to rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sill corroded front to rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear hand brake requirements only just meet adjustment advised

Pass 3 Feb 2025 266,691 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front and Rear suspension components corroded .

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded and covered in under seal

Fail 23 Jan 2025 266,556 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front and Rear suspension components corroded .

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded and covered in under seal

Pass 23 Jan 2024 260,733 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 253,721 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2023 253,721 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced suspension arm (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 249,412 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2022 249,381 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill holed and corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jan 2021 243,527 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear reversing light lens cracked

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2020 238,981 miles

Both front fog lights not working.

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front and rear discs slightly rusted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working Few of bulbs dim. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Reverse light not working.

Fail 24 Jan 2020 238,981 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working At near side mirror. (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Both front fog lights not working.

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front and rear discs slightly rusted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working Few of bulbs dim. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light At offside mirror faded. (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Reverse light not working.

Fail 12 Jul 2019 238,599 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength top shock absorber mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 237,319 miles

Electrical wiring insecure The wiring under the bonnet is in need of attention. (4.11 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 17 May 2018 237,280 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 May 2017 227,715 miles

patches of corrosion

Pass 20 May 2016 217,197 miles

both rear tyres perished

patches of corrosion

Pass 9 Apr 2015 210,968 miles

patches of underside corrosion

Pass 7 May 2014 203,112 miles

underside corrosion

Pass 10 Apr 2013 186,045 miles

patches of corrosion

Fail 28 Mar 2013 185,920 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

nearside front brake starting to bind

Pass 8 Mar 2012 172,488 miles

patches of corrosion

Pass 11 Nov 2010 163,871 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 11 Nov 2010 163,871 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Sep 2009 151,947 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 138,999 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 138,020 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both rear tyres badly worn on inner edges

Pass 22 Jun 2006 137,398 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn on inside edge

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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R247 KPH is a 1998 Mazda Bongo in Red with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 R247 KPH, 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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R247 KPH is a 1998 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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