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R881 SSA

1999 Mazda Bongo

Silver Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2016
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

200,925 mi
Last recorded200,925 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2015
Typical for 1999 Mazda Bongo125,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR881 SSA
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2015 200,925 miles

Advanced corrosion to both inner sills

Exhaust centre section slightly deteriorated

Fail 26 Oct 2015 200,923 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Advanced corrosion to both inner sills

Exhaust centre section slightly deteriorated

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

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

Offside rear hub oil seal leaking

Rear tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 10 Oct 2014 187,137 miles

Advise both rear half shafts damp.

Advise corrosion to inner sill nearside front and offside front, offside rear.

Advise high level brake light dim.

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

Fail 9 Oct 2014 187,137 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Advise both rear half shafts damp.

Advise coolant leak heater pipe under side.

Advise corrosion to inner sill nearside front and offside front, offside rear.

Advise high level brake light dim.

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 171,887 miles

Slight oil leak from front diff seal nearside.

Slight oil leak from offside rear axle shaft seal.

Fail 16 Oct 2013 171,887 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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)

Slight oil leak from front diff seal nearside.

Slight oil leak from offside rear axle shaft seal.

Pass 30 Oct 2012 155,927 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 155,919 miles

Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Oct 2011
Fail 12 Oct 2011

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 109,833 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 109,826 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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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R881 SSA is a 1999 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1999 Mazda Bongo models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 125,870 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 R881 SSA, 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 27 years old, this Mazda Bongo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R881 SSA is a 1999 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 January 1999.

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