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R32 ATF

1998 Mazda Bongo

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

122,994 mi
Last recorded122,994 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Mazda Bongo125,789 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR32 ATF
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 122,994 miles

Nearside Rear suspension bump stop missing

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear spare wheel loose, unlikely to fall from carrier, also underinflated

Pass 16 Jun 2025 122,088 miles

Central Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier held in with a cable tie (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside battery tray corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

fuel pump is wet with fuel but not dripping, advise further investigation

Fail 4 Jun 2025 122,059 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill near out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill near out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier held in with a cable tie (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside battery tray corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

fuel pump is wet with fuel but not dripping, advise further investigation

Pass 20 May 2024 118,607 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Battery tray corroded

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 21 Apr 2023 115,540 miles

various oil leaks

Fail 21 Apr 2023 115,540 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing x2 (7.1.2 (d))

various oil leaks

Pass 29 Apr 2021 95,406 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack pinion (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 94,421 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly out of shape over tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly out of shape over tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 90,687 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 89,235 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 88,424 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 84,253 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 81,156 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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R32 ATF is a 1998 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,499cc 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 R32 ATF, 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 R32 ATF registered?

R32 ATF is a 1998 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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