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R539 WAW

1998 Mazda Bongo

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2025
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

219,021 mi
Last recorded219,021 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Mazda Bongo125,789 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR539 WAW
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Fail 21 Oct 2025 219,021 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer badly rusted (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 218,886 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 217,768 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2023 217,768 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 216,043 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2022 216,030 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 217,744 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 212,415 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2020 212,415 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 210,224 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 209,418 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2018 209,418 miles

Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 206,549 miles

Central Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance l.e.d.fitting (1.2.1d)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 202,255 miles

Exhaust flexi section deteriorated

Rear number plate deteriorated

Fail 16 Feb 2017 202,255 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded End of sill in inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust flexi section deteriorated

Rear number plate deteriorated

Fail 27 Jan 2017 202,255 miles

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Exhaust flexi section deteriorated

O/S inner sill corroded

Rear No plate deteriorated

Pass 5 Feb 2016 201,163 miles

steering turns slightly easier to left

Pass 14 Jan 2015 194,557 miles

Bothe rear wheel archers corroded

Bothe sills + sill lips corroded

Rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 12 Jan 2015 194,557 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Bothe sills + sill lips corroded

Bothe rear wheel archers corroded

Rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 23 Jan 2014 182,572 miles

general corrosion to sills and rear wheel arches

Fail 17 Jan 2014 182,533 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

general corrosion to sills and rear wheel arches

Pass 8 Feb 2013 155,347 miles

slight corrosion to lower of front cross-member

Fail 1 Feb 2013 155,347 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight corrosion to lower of front cross-member

Pass 6 Jan 2012 140,807 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2012 140,807 miles

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

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

Fail 31 Dec 2010 124,557 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2010 124,557 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 106,696 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2009 106,400 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Dec 2008 95,956 miles

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 28 Sep 2007 78,925 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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R539 WAW is a 1998 Mazda Bongo in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R539 WAW, 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 R539 WAW registered?

R539 WAW is a 1998 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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