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R492 UKV

1998 Mazda Bongo

White Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

222,329 mi
Last recorded222,329 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Mazda Bongo125,789 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR492 UKV
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 222,329 miles

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

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

advise underbody corrossion

Pass 18 Mar 2025 209,708 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 204,165 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 196,002 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 188,816 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 186,525 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 183,207 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2020 183,202 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 179,206 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Mar 2019 179,187 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 177,063 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 173,304 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2016 167,202 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2016 167,202 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 166,262 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear crossmember lightly corroded

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 160,123 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 160,123 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear bumper insecure

light corrosion to nearside rear crossmember

Pass 19 Aug 2013 155,337 miles

brake warning light on

Pass 20 Aug 2012 140,181 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 136,064 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 133,714 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 124,524 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 106,765 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 93,825 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 85,197 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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R492 UKV is a 1998 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 R492 UKV, 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 R492 UKV registered?

R492 UKV is a 1998 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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