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R669 XBT

1998 Mazda Bongo

Grey Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 Mazda Bongo125,789 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR669 XBT
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2023
Pass 7 Jun 2022 163,121 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 161,337 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 161,337 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 147,466 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 134,938 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2013 126,559 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 126,557 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 115,190 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 102,255 miles

engine oil leak

n/s door mirror missing

rad fans insecure

Pass 28 Mar 2009 83,477 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2009 83,477 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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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R669 XBT is a 1998 Mazda Bongo in Grey with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 R669 XBT, 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 R669 XBT registered?

R669 XBT is a 1998 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 January 1998.

Is R669 XBT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R669 XBT shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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