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272,671 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper and lower boots (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test mirror items ()
Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened [both sides] (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear tyre perished
Offside Rear tyre starting to perish
Rear rear seat not in position
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively [both] (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Outer tyre starting to perish [wall]
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated [perished] (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test [rear] both ()
Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively [both] (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Outer tyre starting to perish [wall]
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated [perished] (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test [rear] both ()
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mazda Bongo?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R690 JAR is a 1998 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,500cc 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 R690 JAR, 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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R690 JAR is a 1998 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1998.
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