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R534 NUF

1998 Mazda Bongo

White Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

117,557 mi
Last recorded117,557 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2023
Typical for 1998 Mazda Bongo125,789 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR534 NUF
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2023 117,557 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2023 117,557 miles

Nearside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 112,435 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

outer sills signs off corrosion

underside covered in underseal

Pass 26 Nov 2021 107,769 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and offside rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Vehicle under sealed

Fail 22 Nov 2021 107,756 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Diesel leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability Antiroll bar moving side to side in D bush mounts (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Nearside and offside front (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and offside rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Damage to nearside and offside front sills

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Bumper support bracket holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Vehicle under sealed

Pass 24 Sep 2015 88,990 miles

underbody corrosion

Pass 19 Sep 2014 80,764 miles

Oil leak

front cross member excessively corroded (radiator attached to bottom)

n/s/r bump stop missing

Fail 18 Sep 2014 80,764 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

front cross member excessively corroded (radiator attached to bottom)

n/s/r bump stop missing

Pass 6 Sep 2013 76,887 miles

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)

both steering rack boots perished

front brake pads may be getting low

near side front inner sill has small hole but not with in 30 cm

off side rear brake disc scored

off side rear inner sill slightly rusty

Pass 25 Sep 2012 73,369 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 73,369 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 69,285 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 69,285 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 63,578 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 59,258 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 52,731 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 47,990 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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R534 NUF is a 1998 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 R534 NUF, 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 R534 NUF registered?

R534 NUF is a 1998 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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The MOT history for R534 NUF shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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