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R550 WAW

1998 Mazda Bongo

Silver Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

172,506 mi
Last recorded172,506 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2017
Typical for 1998 Mazda Bongo125,789 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR550 WAW
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2017 172,506 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 172,505 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill inner and outer (2.4.A.3)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill inner and outer (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases broken off (7.1.2)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2 (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2 (4.1.E.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 157,552 miles

exhaust backbox holed

nsf inner sill corroded in unprescribed area

rear seats not fitted

Fail 19 Feb 2016 157,552 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

exhaust backbox holed

front brake discs pitted

nsf inner sill corroded in unprescribed area

osf wheel binding

rear seats not fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2015 152,631 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 145,977 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2014 145,977 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 133,683 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 125,097 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 116,476 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Dec 2009 101,736 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2008 88,134 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 11 Nov 2008 87,780 miles

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front and rear tyre sizes different 195-front / 215-rear

suspect front brake pads worn low

Pass 19 Nov 2007 128,631 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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R550 WAW is a 1998 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 R550 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 R550 WAW registered?

R550 WAW is a 1998 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 February 1998.

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