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R543 PEL

1998 Mazda Bongo

White Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

159,038 mi
Last recorded159,038 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Mazda Bongo125,789 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR543 PEL
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 159,038 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2026 159,038 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2025 136,665 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2025 136,660 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2024 135,509 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Upper both sides bump stops rusted off

general underbody rusting

Fail 9 Jan 2024 135,500 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe into silencer holed (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Upper both sides bump stops rusted off

general underbody rusting

Pass 13 Jan 2023 133,884 miles

Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced radiator cross beam (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (d) (i))

general underbody rusting

Fail 11 Jan 2023 133,881 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced radiator cross beam (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (d) (i))

general underbody rusting

Pass 12 Jan 2022 132,404 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general underbody rusting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension components rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 130,188 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test both sides ()

Pass 7 Jan 2020 126,741 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

general underbody rusting

Pass 3 Jan 2019 122,651 miles

general underbody rusting

Pass 11 Jan 2018 120,209 miles

general underbody rusting

Pass 4 Jan 2017 115,280 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 14 Jan 2016 110,607 miles

Nearside Front wiper blade not very effective

battery condition poor????

Pass 9 Jan 2015 106,436 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Jan 2014 101,185 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 96,619 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear seat folded away full seat belt check not carried out.

Pass 4 Jan 2012 93,179 miles

odd size tyres fitted front to rear axles

Pass 13 Jan 2011 88,452 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 85,849 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 83,149 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 81,197 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 77,647 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 77,647 miles

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

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

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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R543 PEL 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 R543 PEL, 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 R543 PEL registered?

R543 PEL is a 1998 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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