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R272 JBA

1998 Mazda Bongo

White Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2020
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

82,700 mi
Last recorded82,700 miles
Recorded on1 May 2019
Typical for 1998 Mazda Bongo125,789 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR272 JBA
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 1 May 2019 82,700 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 81,972 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 80,553 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 78,991 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 77,551 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 11 Apr 2014 73,948 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 70,872 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 68,230 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 61,810 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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R272 JBA is a 1998 Mazda Bongo in White with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 R272 JBA, 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 R272 JBA registered?

R272 JBA is a 1998 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 March 1998.

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