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R618 PEL

1998 Mazda Bongo

White Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

108,746 mi
Last recorded108,746 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Mazda Bongo125,789 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR618 PEL
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 108,746 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2026 108,743 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2025 106,090 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

general age related corrosion present on underside - many welded repairs present ,some appear poor but are under-sealed and prevent proper inspection

offside front inner sill is corroded and nearside front inner sill holed - non prescribed areas

rear fog lamp switch is loose but fully functional

Pass 25 Mar 2024 103,823 miles

general age related corrosion present on underside - many welded repairs present ,some appear poor but are under-sealed and prevent proper inspection

nearside front inner sill holed - non prescribed area

Pass 13 Mar 2023 100,894 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres are heavily cracked in tread area - advise replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

general age related corrosion present on underside - many welded repairs present ,some appear poor but are under-sealed and prevent proper inspection

nearside front inner sill holed - non prescribed area

Pass 29 Mar 2022 97,832 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres cracking in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underside is corroded and has many welded/undersealed repairs

Pass 8 Apr 2021 93,522 miles

front and rear suspension rusty

shocks deteriorated

underside rusty

Fail 15 Sep 2020 93,515 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill in two areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect full of water (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill holed in several areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside water in head light

front suspension arms and sub frame very rusty

rear suspension arms rusty and bushes deteriorating

rear x member holed

shocker bush deteriorated

Pass 14 Aug 2019 90,996 miles

general corrosion mainly to underside body,suspension arms sills and sub frames

water in both head lights and pattern poor

Pass 21 Aug 2018 87,055 miles

Offside Front head light has water in it beam pattern poor

general corrosion

Fail 21 Aug 2018 87,055 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front head light has water in it beam pattern poor

general corrosion

Pass 16 Aug 2017 80,743 miles

rear exhaust box corroded and slight blow

Pass 10 Aug 2016 74,243 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 74,243 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 71,060 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 71,060 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 63,734 miles

auxilary belt appears slack

nearside engine mount corroded

Fail 27 Aug 2014 63,734 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

auxilary belt appears slack

nearside engine mount corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2013 62,253 miles

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

Left hand engine mount is corrided

Pass 11 May 2012 60,900 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 60,900 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 13 May 2011 58,582 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 58,582 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 May 2010 56,778 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2009 55,685 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 53,549 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 50,858 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 50,858 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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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R618 PEL is a 1998 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 R618 PEL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R618 PEL registered?

R618 PEL is a 1998 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R618 PEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R618 PEL shows 28 tests with a 67.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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