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R738 GRL

1998 Mazda Bongo

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

172,931 mi
Last recorded172,931 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2025
Typical for 1998 Mazda Bongo125,789 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR738 GRL
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2025 172,931 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Mar 2025 172,914 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting above exhaust (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside 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 Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength around shock mount/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside 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))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both D-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 167,210 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2023 164,777 miles

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

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2023 164,777 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 159,916 miles

Nearside Front battery tray corroded

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

Pass 23 Jun 2021 156,433 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2021 156,430 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall cracks cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side walls cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 155,489 miles

Nearside Rear wing wheel arch very rusty

Offside Rear rear wing wheel arch rusty

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

Pass 14 Jun 2019 152,830 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front pads getting low

Nearside Rear wheel arch rusty

Nearside Rear wheel arch rusty

Offside Rear lamp cracked

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 150,735 miles

exhaust blowing rear and center

steering wheel covering loose

spare wheel too rusty to use

Fail 12 Jun 2018 150,735 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

exhaust blowing rear and center

steering wheel covering loose

spare wheel too rusty to use

Pass 31 May 2017 147,604 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive radiator crossmember (2.4.A.3)

Front all front suspension components very rusty

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear chassis leg rusty

Rear all rear suspension very rusty

Spare tyre defective ()

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 144,547 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch adj to trailing arm mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm mount (2.4.A.3)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

all suspension components corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2015 141,868 miles

all suspension components corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2014 137,160 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 17 May 2013 134,061 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres badly perrished not showing cords but very close

rear discs rusty

Pass 17 May 2013 134,061 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres badly perrished not showing cords but very close

rear discs rusty

Pass 30 May 2012 127,960 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 122,713 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

osf outer cv joint noisy

osf tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Jun 2010 110,849 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre cut on outer sidewall

Fail 1 Jun 2010 110,849 miles

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

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre cut on outer sidewall

Pass 8 Jun 2009 94,513 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 72,701 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 67,333 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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R738 GRL is a 1998 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 R738 GRL, 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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R738 GRL is a 1998 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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