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R311 KAW

1998 Mazda Bongo

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

72,230 mi
Last recorded72,230 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 1998 Mazda Bongo125,789 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR311 KAW
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 24 Jun 2025 72,230 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 72,091 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2022 71,937 miles

Service brake binding but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 70,323 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 67,259 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 66,405 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 65,575 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 62,552 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 60,034 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 56,242 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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R311 KAW is a 1998 Mazda Bongo in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 R311 KAW, 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 R311 KAW registered?

R311 KAW is a 1998 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R311 KAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R311 KAW shows 10 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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