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R570 GCL

1998 Mazda Bongo

Blue Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

176,294 mi
Last recorded176,294 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Mazda Bongo125,789 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR570 GCL
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 176,294 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 164,335 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 153,609 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 144,972 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 138,448 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Jun 2021 138,442 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both os and ns (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 135,302 miles

HEADLAMP AIM PATTERNS WEAK

Fail 15 Jun 2020 135,300 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

HEADLAMP AIM PATTERNS WEAK

Pass 26 Jun 2019 130,068 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both front beam patterns weak

rear fog light degrading

Fail 20 Jun 2019 130,068 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing rears split in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front beam patterns weak

rear fog light degrading

Pass 26 Jun 2018 123,479 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Jun 2018 123,476 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced lense scratched (4.1.4 (a))

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 118,136 miles

rear seats folded down

Pass 24 Jun 2016 110,691 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2016 110,691 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 104,089 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 97,741 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 97,741 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Pass 3 Aug 2013 95,920 miles

Both rear tyres starting to crack around sidewalls and in tread pattern

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 94,559 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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R570 GCL is a 1998 Mazda Bongo in Blue with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R570 GCL, 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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R570 GCL is a 1998 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 July 1998.

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