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R812 TTS

1998 Mazda Bongo

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

112,535 mi
Last recorded112,535 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Mazda Bongo125,789 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR812 TTS
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 112,535 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 112,311 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2024 112,311 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 111,800 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2023 111,800 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2022 109,601 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 106,485 miles

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

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

genaral rust under van

Pass 24 Jul 2020 103,678 miles

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

Front wings corroded

Fail 16 Jul 2020 103,655 miles

Offside Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury holes in o/s R n/s F n/s R (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Front wings corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2019 102,026 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 102,024 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 98,649 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 98,646 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition back box (7.1.4)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 92,969 miles

Rear brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 7 Mar 2016 89,707 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

child seats fitted .

Pass 12 Mar 2015 81,589 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2015 81,296 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2014 71,340 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2014 71,340 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2013 60,346 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 60,246 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 49,294 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 49,294 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear faceing seat belts can not be used

Pass 10 Feb 2011 39,156 miles

Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear seat turned to face rear not in use but has no seat belts

Pass 10 Feb 2010 42,100 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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R812 TTS is a 1998 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 R812 TTS, 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 R812 TTS registered?

R812 TTS is a 1998 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R812 TTS safe to buy?

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