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R781 SSA

1998 Mazda Bongo

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

285,644 mi
Last recorded285,644 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2023
Typical for 1998 Mazda Bongo125,789 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR781 SSA
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2023 285,644 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

all suspension rubbers perished but no movement

vech showing corrosion on underside but not holed but soft to touch also been undersealed

Pass 22 Feb 2022 283,839 miles

underside heavily undersealed

Fail 1 Apr 2021 283,796 miles

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

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

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill, multiple points along full length of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill, multiple points along full length of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2020 282,036 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear brake slight restricted movement

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

Fail 13 Mar 2020 282,036 miles

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear brake slight restricted movement

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

Pass 14 Jun 2019 269,543 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 251,644 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 251,644 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 May 2017 235,123 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2016 218,318 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 209,853 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 May 2014 195,444 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 80,084 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 67,133 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 151,510 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2010 137,927 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 129,660 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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R781 SSA is a 1998 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 R781 SSA, 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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R781 SSA is a 1998 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 February 1998.

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