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R267 RMW

1998 Mazda Bongo

White Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

132,303 mi
Last recorded132,303 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 Mazda Bongo125,789 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR267 RMW
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 132,303 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement anti-roll bar 'D' Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill marked with chalk but not within a prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor and rear bumper support (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced patches of surface corrosion on under-carriage (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2026 132,303 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill marked with yellow chalk (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement anti-roll bar 'D' Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill marked with chalk but not within a prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor and rear bumper support (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced patches of surface corrosion on under-carriage (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 125,373 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear floors and inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 123,039 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced undercarriage and chassis legs have surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

reverse lights not working pre 2009

Fail 9 Jan 2024 123,039 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting panel/floor behind bumper marked with yelow chalk (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced undercarriage and chassis legs have surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

reverse lights not working pre 2009

Pass 18 Jan 2023 118,230 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2023 118,230 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/70/15c (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jan 2022 112,073 miles

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded but not within a prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded but not within a prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

reverse light not working

unable to view rear brake pad wear

Fail 18 Jan 2022 112,073 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner and outer sill badly corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

reverse light not working

unable to view rear brake pad wear

Pass 12 Jan 2021 106,536 miles

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

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

spare wheel missing

Fail 12 Jan 2021 106,536 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

spare wheel missing

Pass 18 Jul 2019 97,947 miles

spare wheel missing

Fail 18 Jul 2019 97,947 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

reverse lights not working

spare wheel missing

Pass 16 Jul 2018 91,098 miles

Central Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced patches of surface corrosion front to back (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component misting of oil on steering rack boot (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 16 Jul 2018 91,098 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Central Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced patches of surface corrosion front to back (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component misting of oil on steering rack boot (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 81,650 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm through centre line of tread (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Jul 2017 81,650 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm through centre line of tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 72,023 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2016 72,023 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 63,622 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 52,903 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 52,903 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 45,072 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 37,862 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 13 Jul 2012 37,682 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 19 Jul 2011 30,115 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 19 Jul 2011 30,115 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 17 Jul 2010 19,163 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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R267 RMW is a 1998 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R267 RMW, 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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R267 RMW is a 1998 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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