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R897 YTF

1998 Mazda Bongo

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

116,287 mi
Last recorded116,287 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Mazda Bongo125,789 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR897 YTF
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 116,287 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2025 116,218 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2024 112,591 miles

underbody and suspension components corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2023 109,948 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2022 109,536 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 109,333 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 108,338 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 105,708 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 102,601 miles

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

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

engine covers fitted

Pass 16 Oct 2017 100,577 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 91,383 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush and nearside (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 Oct 2016 91,382 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened and lower (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush and nearside (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 80,608 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 74,932 miles

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

o/s/f top suspension mount noisey

Pass 23 Sep 2013 71,249 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Fail 17 Sep 2013 71,242 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated 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 deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 67,016 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 61,112 miles

No Number Plates Fitted

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil Leak

Rear Discs Slight Corrosion

Tested In Wet Conditions

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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R897 YTF is a 1998 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R897 YTF, 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 R897 YTF registered?

R897 YTF is a 1998 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 10 June 1998.

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