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R578 GCL

1998 Mazda Bongo

Grey Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

162,147 mi
Last recorded162,147 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Mazda Bongo125,789 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR578 GCL
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 162,147 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2025 160,577 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 158,225 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 155,957 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Jun 2023 155,957 miles

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 155,108 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 154,584 miles

Front Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front wipers leaves slight smear

Pass 11 Sep 2018 153,935 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Service brake binding but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 152,388 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 144,157 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 144,143 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

coolant leak at front

Pass 5 Aug 2015 139,153 miles

front tyres different size to rear

inbalance front brakes

osr anti roll bar link bush split

Fail 5 Aug 2015 139,153 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

front tyres different size to rear

inbalance front brakes

osr anti roll bar link bush split

Pass 5 Aug 2014 135,107 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 130,354 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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R578 GCL is a 1998 Mazda Bongo in Grey with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 R578 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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What year was R578 GCL registered?

R578 GCL is a 1998 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 January 1998.

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