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R497 ENP

1998 Mazda Bongo

Blue Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

161,699 mi
Last recorded161,699 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 1998 Mazda Bongo125,789 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR497 ENP
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 161,699 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2024 161,116 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 153,371 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2023 153,370 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch/ outer and inner sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength off side inner sill area front to back (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 153,064 miles

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

underside has all been underseald

Pass 15 Jul 2021 151,301 miles

under side heavily undersealed

Pass 19 Jun 2019 150,245 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2019 150,226 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 146,480 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 145,316 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2017 145,314 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chalked (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure to fog (1.9.2a)

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2016 120,765 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 94,983 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 7 May 2015 94,732 miles

Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 12 May 2014 86,369 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 12 May 2014 86,369 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 May 2013 82,449 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2012 80,311 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 69,960 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 69,960 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 62,303 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 59,655 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front 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 2 Apr 2009 55,523 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 2 Apr 2009 55,523 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 49,234 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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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R497 ENP is a 1998 Mazda Bongo in Blue with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 R497 ENP, 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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R497 ENP is a 1998 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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