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R838 ENP

1998 Mazda Bongo

Silver Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,189 mi
Last recorded119,189 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Mazda Bongo125,789 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR838 ENP
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 119,189 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2026 119,176 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective o/s + n/s (3.4 (b) (i))

fan belt loose and frayed

Pass 16 Apr 2025 116,163 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2025 116,673 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside 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))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill holed and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill holed in three places, front, middle and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin about 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bottom of radiator support beam holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

glow plug light illuminates when you open the drivers door

Pass 12 Jun 2024 114,167 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 112,674 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 112,365 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 110,656 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 110,264 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 108,798 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 108,798 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 106,842 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 104,402 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 102,071 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 97,955 miles

both rear tyres splitting , no cords exposed

Pass 5 Jul 2012 97,911 miles

small cracks on outer sidewall of offside rear tyre

Fail 5 Jul 2012 97,911 miles

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

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

small cracks on outer sidewall of offside rear tyre

Pass 9 Jun 2011 90,979 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 90,979 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 85,397 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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R838 ENP is a 1998 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R838 ENP, 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 R838 ENP registered?

R838 ENP is a 1998 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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