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R413 ADP

1998 Mazda Bongo

Grey Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

155,266 mi
Last recorded155,266 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Mazda Bongo125,789 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR413 ADP
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Fail 26 Feb 2026 155,266 miles

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

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 153,351 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside sill corroded not within prescribed area

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 150,720 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2021 150,719 miles

Offside Front Brake hose connection leaking on an air braking system (1.1.12 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2021 150,704 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2020 148,778 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2020 148,778 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired o/s/r outer and under sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fail 25 Sep 2019 148,654 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively brakecalipier union (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting and rear inner outer sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

both rear wheel arches corrioded

Pass 26 Mar 2018 144,549 miles

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

Front brakes binding slightly

Nearside Rear hub oil seal weeping

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 140,603 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 136,375 miles

foot brake performance just accetable

Fail 19 Feb 2016 136,375 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust box corrioded (7.1.2)

foot brake performance just accetable

Fail 17 Jul 2014 128,397 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

General rust on all suspension parts

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jul 2014 128,397 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

General rust on all suspension parts

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2014 128,271 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 124,570 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2013 124,476 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 116,205 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 113,717 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 111,105 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 105,646 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 103,739 miles

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

o/s/r tyre sidewall perished

Pass 28 Apr 2007 101,359 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 98,962 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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R413 ADP is a 1998 Mazda Bongo in Grey with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 R413 ADP, 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 R413 ADP registered?

R413 ADP is a 1998 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R413 ADP safe to buy?

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