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R810 LVE

1998 Mazda Bongo

Blue Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

95,168 mi
Last recorded95,168 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Mazda Bongo125,789 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR810 LVE
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 95,168 miles

Nearside Front Inner sill corroded

Nearside Rear Outer arch corroded

Offside Front Inner sill corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2025 92,879 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2024 91,680 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 90,143 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2023 90,139 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 87,873 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 85,650 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 82,733 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 80,687 miles

under covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 13 Mar 2017 74,299 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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R810 LVE is a 1998 Mazda Bongo in Blue with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 R810 LVE, 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 R810 LVE registered?

R810 LVE is a 1998 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R810 LVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R810 LVE shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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