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R522 NDS

1998 Mazda Bongo

Grey Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

123,257 mi
Last recorded123,257 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 Mazda Bongo125,789 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR522 NDS
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 123,257 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

OSF tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2025 118,732 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 3 Feb 2025 118,219 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Recommend changing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2024 98,829 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2024 98,829 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Full check on seat belts cannot be carried out

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

Pass 23 Feb 2023 88,977 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 86,065 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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R522 NDS is a 1998 Mazda Bongo in Grey with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R522 NDS, 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 R522 NDS registered?

R522 NDS is a 1998 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 June 1998.

Is R522 NDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R522 NDS shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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