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R576 YJU

1998 Mazda Bongo

Grey Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

196,696 mi
Last recorded196,696 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2013
Typical for 1998 Mazda Bongo125,789 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR576 YJU
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2013 196,696 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2013 196,379 miles

brake pipes starting to rust. offside chasis rail starting to rust

Pass 24 Feb 2012 190,684 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 2 Nov 2011 190,575 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres perishing

front cross member deteriorating

rear chassis deteriorating

Pass 3 Nov 2010 181,031 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 171,677 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 162,847 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 162,847 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2007 154,253 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 154,253 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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R576 YJU is a 1998 Mazda Bongo in Grey with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 R576 YJU, 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 R576 YJU registered?

R576 YJU is a 1998 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 April 1998.

Is R576 YJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R576 YJU shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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