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R929 NUF

1998 Mazda Bongo

White Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

166,387 mi
Last recorded166,387 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Mazda Bongo125,789 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR929 NUF
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 166,387 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front disc (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2026 166,387 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front disc (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2025 156,656 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2024 156,312 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2024 156,286 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Coolant cap missing

Pass 14 Apr 2023 154,943 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2023 154,872 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 154,064 miles

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 153,044 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning stop lamp has some lamps defective (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 152,526 miles

nearside mirror door glass held on with tape

offside front brake binding nears to limit

rear brake pads look to be wearing low (hard to see)

rear seats fitted facing backwards at time of test

Fail 24 Feb 2020 152,526 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside rear inner sill area corroded to excess (5.3.6 (a) (i))

nearside mirror door glass held on with tape

offside front brake binding nears to limit

offside front tyre low on inner edge of tread

rear brake pads look to be wearing low (hard to see)

rear seats fitted facing backwards at time of test

Pass 19 Feb 2019 149,267 miles

BOTH front tyres worn low on the inner / outer tread bands

Both headlamps lenses are deteriorating / marked

Front and rear axles have different size and type of tyres fitted

Rear fog lamp colour deteriorating near to the limits

Fail 14 Feb 2019 149,146 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength holes to the outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

BOTH front tyres worn low on the inner / outer tread bands

Both headlamps lenses are deteriorating / marked

Front and rear axles have different size and type of tyres fitted

Rear fog lamp colour deteriorating near to the limits

Pass 26 Feb 2018 145,335 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2018 145,318 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp is missing. (3.4.1a)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 139,288 miles

Inner sills underfloor starting to corrode.

Pass 22 Feb 2016 136,298 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 133,914 miles

both rear anti roll bar link bushs are worn to the limit.

off side rear light lens repaired/damaged

Pass 1 Mar 2014 132,033 miles

Nearside rear tyre perishing in tread.

Offside rear light lens repaired.

Offside rear tyre perishing in tread near limit.

Rear anti roll bar outer lin ks have play to the limit.

Fail 27 Feb 2014 132,018 miles

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

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

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

Nearside rear tyre perishing in tread.

Offside rear light lens repaired.

Offside rear tyre perishing in tread near limit.

Rear anti roll bar outer lin ks have play to the limit.

Pass 23 Feb 2013 123,089 miles

Offside front anti roll bar link top joint gaitor starting to split.

Offside front tyre nearing wear indicators.

Play in offside rear anti roll bar outer link lower bush near limit.

Slight play in rear anti roll bar lower link bush nearside.

Fail 23 Feb 2013 123,089 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

Offside front anti roll bar link top joint gaitor starting to split.

Offside front tyre nearing wear indicators.

Play in offside rear anti roll bar outer link lower bush near limit.

Slight play in rear anti roll bar lower link bush nearside.

Pass 23 Feb 2012 119,575 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 111,434 miles

Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Mar 2011 111,430 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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R929 NUF is a 1998 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 R929 NUF, 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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R929 NUF is a 1998 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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