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R748 GRL

1998 Mazda Bongo

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

139,340 mi
Last recorded139,340 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Mazda Bongo125,789 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR748 GRL
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 139,340 miles
Pass 30 May 2025 139,169 miles

front cross member corroded

Fail 29 May 2025 139,169 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

front cross member corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2024 138,910 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 138,689 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2023 138,689 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp not working all (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2022 138,243 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 136,950 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 135,754 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2019 133,805 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2019 133,805 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2018 131,765 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 129,903 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 126,687 miles

Centre Stop lamp has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.2.1d)

Fail 14 Jun 2016 126,687 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Centre Stop lamp has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.2.1d)

Pass 30 May 2015 125,029 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner

o/s/f tyre perishing in tread

Pass 9 Jun 2014 123,050 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 115,263 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 5 Jun 2013 115,263 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 108,852 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2012 108,842 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 100,588 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 89,733 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2009 88,761 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 75,730 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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R748 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 R748 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R748 GRL registered?

R748 GRL is a 1998 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 January 1998.

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