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R884 LVE

1998 Mazda Bongo

White Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

155,210 mi
Last recorded155,210 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Mazda Bongo125,789 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR884 LVE
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 155,210 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

offside sill panel corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2024 154,772 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 153,700 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 152,711 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 151,110 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2021 151,040 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 147,791 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2020 147,788 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 147,447 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe's covered in under-seal. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Under-tray(s) fitted obscuring view of some testable items.

Fail 28 Aug 2019 147,447 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe's covered in under-seal. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Driver's wiper blade spit and smearing heavily. (3.4 (b) (i))

Under-tray(s) fitted obscuring view of some testable items.

Pass 13 Aug 2018 143,317 miles

some binding to front wheels when rotated

Fail 13 Aug 2018 143,317 miles

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

some binding to front wheels when rotated

Pass 18 Aug 2017 135,812 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 135,795 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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R884 LVE is a 1998 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R884 LVE, 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 R884 LVE registered?

R884 LVE is a 1998 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 June 1998.

Is R884 LVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R884 LVE shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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