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R554 XBT

1998 Mazda Bongo

Silver Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2010
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

59,490 mi
Last recorded59,490 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2009
Typical for 1998 Mazda Bongo125,789 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR554 XBT
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2009 59,490 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 59,490 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

rear offside tyre getting perished.

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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R554 XBT is a 1998 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R554 XBT, 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 R554 XBT registered?

R554 XBT is a 1998 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 10 February 1998.

Is R554 XBT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R554 XBT shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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