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R384 TAC

1998 Mazda Bongo

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

245,154 mi
Last recorded245,154 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2024
Typical for 1998 Mazda Bongo125,789 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR384 TAC
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2024 245,154 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2024 245,154 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 242,042 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 237,574 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Apr 2022 237,574 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2021 234,956 miles

n/s and o/s outer sills coroded no holes

Pass 5 Jun 2020 230,818 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2020 230,818 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting undersill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2019 226,735 miles
Fail 30 May 2019 226,714 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage fractured (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening insecure (6.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage fractured (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening insecure (6.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 May 2018 223,208 miles

General under body corrosion

Oil leak

Fail 17 May 2018 222,919 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Both rear D-bush's (2.4.G.2)

General under body corrosion

Oil leak

Pass 18 May 2017 213,858 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jun 2016 202,101 miles

Oil ;leak

Pass 29 May 2015 189,789 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 27 May 2015 189,787 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 17 May 2014 183,889 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 29 May 2013 173,748 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 160,596 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 147,143 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 May 2010 136,339 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 124,904 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 124,893 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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R384 TAC is a 1998 Mazda Bongo in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 R384 TAC, 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 R384 TAC registered?

R384 TAC is a 1998 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R384 TAC safe to buy?

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