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R878 ENP

1998 Mazda Bongo

White Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

110,611 mi
Last recorded110,611 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Mazda Bongo125,789 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR878 ENP
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 110,611 miles

Exhaust mounting defective all (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2025 98,972 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2025 98,972 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 94,191 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 89,606 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 87,375 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2022 87,370 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 79,008 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 77,255 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Mar 2020 77,255 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2019 74,891 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 70,224 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 63,685 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 61,868 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 61,868 miles

Front registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 57,018 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2013 52,982 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

wiper blades slightly split

Fail 1 Nov 2013 52,980 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

wiper blades slightly split

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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R878 ENP is a 1998 Mazda Bongo in White with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 R878 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 R878 ENP registered?

R878 ENP is a 1998 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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