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R29 MDS

1998 Mazda Bongo

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

171,381 mi
Last recorded171,381 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2024
Typical for 1998 Mazda Bongo125,789 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR29 MDS
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2024 171,381 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 133,809 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 152,284 miles

Central Front Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2021 152,284 miles

Central Front Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 143,516 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 142,622 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 138,779 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 133,820 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 133,820 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 125,957 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 118,535 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 118,535 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 111,313 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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R29 MDS is a 1998 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R29 MDS, 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 R29 MDS registered?

R29 MDS is a 1998 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 February 1998.

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