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R809 NUF

1998 Mazda Bongo

White Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

186,934 mi
Last recorded186,934 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 1998 Mazda Bongo125,789 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR809 NUF
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 186,934 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Jun 2025 186,919 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 184,261 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 178,632 miles

o/s number plate light / slight oil leaks / corrosion on front brake discs

Pass 6 Apr 2018 173,650 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 173,650 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 170,613 miles

N/S/F & O/S/F HEAD LIGHTS ARE STARTING TO FADE

Pass 8 Apr 2016 166,429 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 166,429 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords CLOSE TO 1.6MM ON OUTER PART OF TYRE (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords DOWN TO 2MM ON INNER & OUTER PART OF TYRE (4.1.D.1a)

N/S/F & O/S/F HEAD LIGHTS ARE STARTING TO FADE BUT OK AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 9 Mar 2015 162,922 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 162,922 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2013 159,211 miles

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

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

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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R809 NUF is a 1998 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R809 NUF, 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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What year was R809 NUF registered?

R809 NUF is a 1998 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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