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R483 HBA

1998 Mazda Bongo Friendee

Silver Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

142,029 mi
Last recorded142,029 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2022
Typical for 1998 Mazda Bongo Friendee121,869 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR483 HBA
MakeMazda
ModelBongo Friendee
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2022 142,029 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 133,536 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 128,205 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 127,322 miles

offside & nearside inner sills corroded

offside outer sill corroded

offside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 8 Oct 2016 124,934 miles

centre flexible exhaust corroded

inner sills slightly corroded

Fail 6 Oct 2016 124,932 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

centre flexible exhaust corroded

inner sills slightly corroded

nearside front tyre worn smooth on outer edge

Pass 1 Dec 2015 123,142 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Dec 2015 123,142 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 118,094 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Fail 29 Aug 2014 1,660 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 112,156 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 104,118 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 92,480 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 92,480 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 25 Aug 2010 83,050 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 69,339 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda Bongo Friendee?

Based on 13,340 MOT tests across 1,062 vehicles.

70.6%
Pass Rate
4,903
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
1,062
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 259
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 250
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 227
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 198
Stop lamp not working 162
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R483 HBA is a 1998 Mazda Bongo Friendee in Silver with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1998 Mazda Bongo Friendee models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.8% with a typical mileage of 121,869 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda Bongo Friendee fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 259 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R483 HBA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda Bongo Friendee typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 28 years old, this Mazda Bongo Friendee is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R483 HBA registered?

R483 HBA is a 1998 Mazda Bongo Friendee, first registered on 1 February 1998.

Is R483 HBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R483 HBA shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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