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R610 MDE

1998 Mazda Bongo

Grey Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

194,965 mi
Last recorded194,965 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Mazda Bongo125,789 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR610 MDE
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 194,965 miles

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

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

under sealed

Pass 16 Jul 2024 188,262 miles

All underside corrosion/undersealed

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2024 188,262 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front Radiator support (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer Sill rear section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength pannal underside behind exhaust box (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

All underside corrosion/undersealed

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2023 182,332 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive inner sill damaged and corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

underside corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2022 179,147 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

underside corroded

Fail 20 Jul 2022 179,117 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working all 3 brake lights not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

underside corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2021 176,328 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 172,394 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2020 172,394 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 169,381 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 161,436 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 157,075 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 152,651 miles

oil leak

Fail 7 Jun 2016 152,617 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 23 Jun 2015 148,702 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 139,408 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 130,906 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Jun 2013 130,906 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jun 2012 122,942 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 115,790 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2011 115,786 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 107,767 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 100,966 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 100,898 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 100,893 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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R610 MDE is a 1998 Mazda Bongo in Grey with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 R610 MDE, 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 R610 MDE registered?

R610 MDE is a 1998 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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