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R63 LAF

1998 Mazda Bongo

White Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

136,005 mi
Last recorded136,005 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Mazda Bongo125,789 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR63 LAF
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 136,005 miles

All repairs covered in under seal

All under vehicle covered in under seal

All under vehicle has slight corrosion

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Both sides (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2026 136,004 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

All repairs covered in under seal

All under vehicle covered in under seal

All under vehicle has slight corrosion

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Both sides (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 24 May 2025 132,570 miles

All repairs covered in underseal

All under vehicle has slight corrosion

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting both sides (6.1.6 (i) (i))

all under vehicle covered in under seal

Fail 22 May 2025 132,560 miles

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

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

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

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting both sides (6.1.6 (i) (i))

All under vehicle has slight corrosion

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

all under vehicle covered in under seal

Pass 1 May 2024 130,661 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2024 130,661 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 128,884 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2022 126,040 miles

under vehicle corroded/covered by substance, unable to check properly-both front shockers damp-both inner sills corroded-both rear anti roll bar links have slight play-front and rear brakes slightly binding

Pass 10 Apr 2021 123,268 miles

under vehicle covered by substance-front brake discs corroded-all tyres worn low-all coil springs corroded-both front shockers damp-

Fail 29 Oct 2020 123,196 miles

Offside Rear Oil leaking excessively from transmission hub seal, hub wheel and tyre wet with oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner an outer sills front to back (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside welded repairs along length front to back

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sills front to back (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside welded repairs along length front to back

welded repair to front cross member and corrosion

Pass 31 May 2019 120,951 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 117,259 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2018 117,259 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 109,667 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror not capable of being held in a fixed position

Unable to check engine oil level, no access to dipstick

Vehicle presented for test with drivers and front passenger seats only fitted

Vehicle presented for test with front body grill missing, the interior dashboard glove box missing

Vehicle presented for test with underside heavily undersealed concealing multiple 'Plating' type repairs. All load bearing panel repairs should be continuously seam welded as originally fitted.

Pass 25 May 2016 102,352 miles

front brake pipes rusty.

nearside rear arch poor condition

nearside sill coroded

Fail 17 May 2016 102,323 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion arch (6.1.C.1)

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

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

front brake pipes rusty.

nearside rear arch poor condition

nearside sill coroded

Pass 21 Apr 2015 95,533 miles

both rear wheel arches and sills corroded

n/s and o/s front brake pipes corroded

o/s/f brake binding slightly

rear silencer corroded and holed

Pass 29 Apr 2014 93,752 miles

outer sills corroded

rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2013 93,043 miles

exhaust two rear silencers corroded and exhaust hanger corroded

front brake pads low

rear tranverse chassis rail corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2012 92,508 miles

corrosion on n/s/r chassis rail

exhaust corroded

front brake pads low

o/s rear axle seal apears to be leaking

Pass 19 Apr 2011 88,880 miles

wear on o/s rear antiroll bar link

Pass 28 Apr 2010 83,134 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

wiper linkage worn

Pass 27 Apr 2009 75,695 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 67,078 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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R63 LAF is a 1998 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R63 LAF, 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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R63 LAF is a 1998 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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