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R89 RMW

1998 Mazda Bongo

White Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

85,705 mi
Last recorded85,705 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2016
Typical for 1998 Mazda Bongo125,789 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR89 RMW
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2016 85,705 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016 85,705 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 80,827 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2015 80,827 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2014 75,929 miles

Front Brake discs corroded on inner surfaces.

Front Tyres worn unevenly on inner shoulders.

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Some corrosion at offside inner sill.

Fail 21 Oct 2014 75,929 miles

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)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Brake discs corroded on inner surfaces.

Front Tyres worn unevenly on inner shoulders.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Some corrosion at offside inner sill.

Pass 11 Oct 2013 70,827 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 66,702 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 63,968 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 63,968 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 60,299 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 55,511 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 47,188 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 47,188 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

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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R89 RMW is a 1998 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 R89 RMW, 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 R89 RMW registered?

R89 RMW is a 1998 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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