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R914 VOD

1998 Mazda Bongo

Silver Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2026
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

211,295 mi
Last recorded211,295 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Mazda Bongo125,789 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR914 VOD
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Fail 1 Jun 2026 211,295 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre obviously under inflated both o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 29 May 2025 206,498 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner and outer sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch / inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Some advanced corrosion front to rear inner sills n/s and o/s

Some play o/s /f upper suspension mount.

Fail 20 May 2025 206,494 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner and outer sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch / inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Some advanced corrosion front to rear inner sills n/s and o/s

Some play o/s /f upper suspension mount.

Pass 3 Apr 2024 205,434 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Some advanced corrosion to both n/s and o/s/r outer sills / inner wheel arches at front to sills.

Some play o/s/f upper suspension mount.

Fail 2 Apr 2024 205,432 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/70/15c 104/102r (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Some advanced corrosion to both n/s and o/s/r outer sills / inner wheel arches at front to sills.

Some play o/s/f upper suspension mount.

Pass 28 Mar 2023 202,262 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Some corrosion n/s/r outer sill

Some play o/s/f upper suspension mount.

Fail 28 Mar 2023 202,255 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Metal to metal with disc. (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

O/S/F wiper blade worn

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Some corrosion n/s/r outer sill

Some play o/s/f upper suspension mount.

Pass 30 Mar 2022 198,044 miles

Both front wiper blades worn

Both n/s and o/s/f track rod end dust covers perished and cracked.

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

Little reserve travel on parking brake.

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Some brake pedal travel noticed on brake test.

Some judder noticed on brake pedal during test. Brakes may require further attention.

Some play o/s/f upper suspension mount.

Pass 31 Mar 2021 192,028 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front top mount has slight play

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s and o/s lower ball joints (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s and o/s (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working middle (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

engine oil leaks

Fail 30 Mar 2021 192,028 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front top mount has slight play

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s and o/s lower ball joints (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s and o/s (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working middle (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

engine oil leaks

Pass 17 Mar 2020 189,337 miles

Both front track rod end ball joint dust covers perished.

N/S/F Lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover perished.

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Front diff seal leaking. Would advise topping up. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2020 189,337 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Both front track rod end ball joint dust covers perished.

N/S/F Lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover perished.

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Front diff seal leaking. Would advise topping up. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 183,548 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Both front and rear diff oil seals leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Some corrosion to both n/s and o/s/f inner sills

Some corrosion to both rear wheel arches.

Fail 6 Mar 2019 183,548 miles

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Both front and rear diff oil seals leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Some corrosion to both n/s and o/s/f inner sills

Some corrosion to both rear wheel arches.

Pass 14 Mar 2018 174,048 miles

Front Oil leak Diff. Rear most seal

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

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

Rear Oil leak Diff. Front most seal

Some bind o/s/f wheel

Fail 9 Mar 2018 174,048 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Mid box and flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner and outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Front Oil leak Diff. Rear most seal

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

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

Rear Oil leak Diff. Front most seal

Some bind o/s/f wheel

Pass 10 Mar 2017 161,173 miles

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

Some advanced corrosion to front chassis cross rail / radiator support rail

Fail 10 Mar 2017 161,173 miles

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

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

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

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

Some advanced corrosion to front chassis cross rail / radiator support rail

Pass 1 Mar 2016 115,733 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement and o/s/r D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 144,967 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing uneven

o/s/r tyre tread cracking

slight corrosion on o/s/f lower crossmember not considered excessive

Fail 11 Mar 2015 144,967 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

both front tyres wearing uneven

o/s/r tyre tread cracking

slight corrosion on o/s/f lower crossmember not considered excessive

Pass 8 May 2013 143,839 miles

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

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)

both front tyres worn uneven

Pass 12 Mar 2012 138,747 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 138,736 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 134,541 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 129,294 miles

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

n/side front tyre wearing on the inside edge.

Pass 26 Mar 2009 118,412 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 118,412 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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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R914 VOD is a 1998 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R914 VOD, 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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R914 VOD is a 1998 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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