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R825 CLS

1998 Mazda Bongo

Blue Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

108,004 mi
Last recorded108,004 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Mazda Bongo125,789 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR825 CLS
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 108,004 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 103,259 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 98,464 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level brake light fitted but inoperative (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal subframe mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front battery position extremely close to metal bonnet when closed

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal subframe mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front battery extremely close to metal bonnet when closed

Fail 4 Oct 2023 98,462 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill corroded within 30cm of suspension mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level brake light fitted but inoperative (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal subframe mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front battery position extremely close to metal bonnet when closed

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal subframe mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front battery extremely close to metal bonnet when closed

Fail 7 Sep 2023 98,450 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2022 93,106 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

rear crossmember corroded

Fail 5 Sep 2022 93,104 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

rear crossmember corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2021 84,397 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

both inner wings under headlights corroded

front radiator support corroded

Fail 15 Jul 2021 84,375 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

both inner wings under headlights corroded

front radiator support crossmember badly corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2020 77,375 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

corrotion and holes behind both head lights

Pass 2 Jul 2019 75,325 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 74,203 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 72,248 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear @ rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 69,755 miles

Rear bumper corners temporary repaired but secure

Fail 27 Jul 2016 69,755 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear bumper corners temporary repaired but secure

Pass 2 Jul 2015 67,594 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 67,547 miles

Driver's airbag missing (5.4.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 65,159 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

all coil springs corroded

both front tyres worn on shoulders

front valance corroded & holed out with pescribed areas

heater hose leaking

o/s door mirror cover damaged

Fail 25 Jun 2014 65,159 miles

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

all coil springs corroded

both front tyres worn on shoulders

front valance corroded & holed out with pescribed areas

heater hose leaking

o/s door mirror cover damaged

Pass 9 Jul 2013 62,849 miles

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

general corrosion

high level brake light inop

rear brake pipes greased

Pass 17 May 2012 69,341 miles

general corrosion

Pass 27 May 2011 56,263 miles

brake pipe corrosion

front tyres uneven wear

slight brake drag at offside front

Fail 26 May 2011 56,263 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

brake pipe corrosion

front tyres uneven wear

slight brake drag at offside front

Pass 11 Mar 2010 52,166 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 46,347 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 41,792 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 62,670 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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R825 CLS is a 1998 Mazda Bongo in Blue with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 R825 CLS, 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 R825 CLS registered?

R825 CLS is a 1998 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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