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R43 LAF

1998 Mazda Bongo

White Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

160,338 mi
Last recorded160,338 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2020
Typical for 1998 Mazda Bongo125,789 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR43 LAF
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 9 Mar 2020 160,338 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill to floor holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill to floor front to rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on edges bold (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre on outer edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre inner edge bold (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 156,086 miles

Central Front Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

excessive corrosion o/s outer sill but not holed at time of test

Pass 21 Feb 2018 150,759 miles

Body has slight corrosion under body (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear pads obscured unable to fully check

Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

all brake pipes covered with black under seal obscuring components

excessive corrosion n/s and o/s inner sills but not holed at time of test

excessive corrosion n/s and o/s outer sills but not holed at time

n/s and o/s rear under wheel arches excessive corrosion but not holed

Pass 15 Feb 2017 147,499 miles

Body has slight corrosion all over under body (6.1.B.2)

Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

excessive corrosion outer sills and under rear wheel arches but not holed at time of test

Pass 29 Feb 2016 141,841 miles

Body has slight corrosion under body (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer sill excessive corrosion but not holed at time

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge just ok at time of test (4.1.E.1)

Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front and rear brake pads obscured unable to fully check

Fail 22 Feb 2016 141,794 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Body has slight corrosion under body (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer sill excessive corrosion but not holed at time

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge just ok at time of test (4.1.E.1)

Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front and rear brake pads obscured unable to fully check

Pass 20 Feb 2015 136,183 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

under body and brake pipes covered with thick black underseal unable to check corrosion

Pass 14 Feb 2014 131,192 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

all over under body and pipes covered with thick black underseal unable to corrosion

Pass 21 Feb 2013 125,953 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 119,359 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 114,754 miles

fog light does not come on immediatly

front and rear discs rusted

Fail 8 Feb 2011 114,754 miles

Centre Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

fog light does not come on immediatly

front and rear discs rusted

Pass 25 Feb 2010 131,180 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 111,029 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 110,054 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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R43 LAF is a 1998 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R43 LAF, 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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R43 LAF is a 1998 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 January 1998.

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