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R486 TAC

1998 Mazda Bongo

White Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2016
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

147,628 mi
Last recorded147,628 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2015
Typical for 1998 Mazda Bongo125,789 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR486 TAC
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2015 147,628 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 138,149 miles

condensation offside head light

offside wiper splitting

Pass 19 Sep 2013 133,567 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 19 Sep 2013 133,567 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 129,186 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 120,734 miles

slight play in n/s/f anti roll bar link

Pass 3 Jul 2010 114,492 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 108,534 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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R486 TAC is a 1998 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R486 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 R486 TAC registered?

R486 TAC is a 1998 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 January 1998.

Is R486 TAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R486 TAC shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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