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R579 BBK

1998 Mazda Bongo

White Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

210,371 mi
Last recorded210,371 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Mazda Bongo125,789 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR579 BBK
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 210,371 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fail 23 Apr 2026 210,371 miles

Coolant leak ()

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fail 25 Mar 2026 210,330 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Front to rear - several areas of corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Front to rear - several areas of corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2025 209,457 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material join to flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill attached to rear inner panel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 208,871 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2024 208,863 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

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

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 204,802 miles

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced central sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2023 204,798 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger, forward of rear wheel (chalked) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced central sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outrigger forward of rear wheel (chalked) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 201,926 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2022 201,918 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Cross member,prescribed area of subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side very poor (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Cross member,(Front and rear) prescribed area of subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jan 2021 193,583 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Dec 2020 193,575 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced arch [x2] front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 188,398 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both rear outer sills slightly corroded

Fail 20 Jun 2019 188,382 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear over fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

all 4 tyres cracking slightly

corrosion on offside rear inner sill not structural

existing repairs in sills and underside of vehicle appear ok

Pass 15 Jun 2018 183,710 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 183,710 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2017 176,906 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

underside of vehicle heavily waxoiled

Fail 18 Mar 2017 176,896 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cross member (radiator insecure at mounting point) (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

underside of vehicle heavily waxoiled

Pass 9 Apr 2016 175,225 miles

all 4 tyres have deep cracks but cant see any cords

rear anti roll bar bushes getting worn

rear drop links getting worn

underside has some corrosion

Pass 7 Apr 2015 167,701 miles

both outer sills getting corroded

front and rear chassis rails ,outriggers and front and rear crossmembers showing signs of corrosion

nearside front outer sill corroded and hole but not within prescribed areas at time of test

Fail 7 Apr 2015 167,700 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both outer sills getting corroded

front and rear chassis rails ,outriggers and front and rear crossmembers showing signs of corrosion

nearside front outer sill corroded and hole but not within prescribed areas at time of test

Pass 9 Apr 2014 161,827 miles

all 4 tyres starting to crack in tread

front and rear brake discs are pitted

Pass 23 Mar 2013 155,441 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 152,839 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 146,619 miles

body damaged, multi guards fitted, discs pitted, front chassis, tyres uneven wear

Fail 26 Jul 2010 146,597 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

body damaged, multi guards fitted, discs pitted, front chassis, tyres uneven wear

Pass 22 Jun 2009 135,488 miles

exhaust rusty and blowing at limit, multi guards fitted, front discs worn and pitted, o/s front and n/s rear tyres uneven wear, front crossmember rusty, n/s c.v.boot cracking, dip images poor, wipers torn

Pass 14 Jun 2008 11,851 miles

r body damage,surface corrosion multi at underside, rear ferrules corroded, exh det`, engine mnt bar and mnts det`, awtx3, unable to spin wheel bearings due to 4wd system.

Fail 12 Jun 2008 118,331 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

r body damage,surface corrosion multi at underside, rear ferrules corroded, exh det`, engine mnt bar and mnts det`, awtx3, unable to spin wheel bearings due to 4wd system.

Pass 22 Jun 2007 103,359 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 95,183 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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R579 BBK is a 1998 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 R579 BBK, 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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R579 BBK is a 1998 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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