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R596 HBA

1998 Mazda Bongo

White Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

118,279 mi
Last recorded118,279 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2024
Typical for 1998 Mazda Bongo125,789 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR596 HBA
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2024 118,279 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Wheel arch corroded.

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Feb 2024 118,278 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Wheel arch.

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive STRONG ADVISE. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive STRONG ADVISE. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 107,592 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear end of mainline (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2023 107,450 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test hanging from mirror ()

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear light lens broken

Pass 4 Jan 2022 102,001 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 100,989 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases BY FLEXI JOINT (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated O/S & N/S (5.3.4 (b) (i))

O/S & N/S INNER DOOR SILL CORRODED

Fail 17 Jun 2021 100,989 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases BY FLEXI JOINT (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated O/S & N/S (5.3.4 (b) (i))

O/S & N/S INNER DOOR SILL CORRODED

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 29 Oct 2020 100,968 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lens Damaged & Moisture Inside Lamp (4.1.2 (c))

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

Excessive Underside Corrosion

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Various Bushes Perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Various Bushes Perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 99,178 miles

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

various underside corroded.

Fail 11 Sep 2019 99,178 miles

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

various underside corroded.

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 95,902 miles

General Underside Corrosion Concurrent With Vehicle Age

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

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Slight Damage Outer Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2017 91,740 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear O/S & N/S Bump Stops Missing

General Underbody Corrosion

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre Wearing On Edges

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 Sep 2017 91,649 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Under Inner Sill In 2 Places (5.2.6)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

General Underbody Corrosion

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre Wearing On Edges

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Rear O/S & N/S Bump Stops Missing

Pass 5 Oct 2016 84,888 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 75,022 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 74,966 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner and outer sill (6.1.B.2)

front brake pads wearing thin

Pass 7 Nov 2014 69,645 miles

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 6 Nov 2014 69,640 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Outer Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

front anti roll bar links have play in joints

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 2 Dec 2013 63,064 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 55,205 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2011 46,513 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 38,081 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 31 Oct 2009 32,320 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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R596 HBA is a 1998 Mazda Bongo in White with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 R596 HBA, 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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R596 HBA is a 1998 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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