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R934 BYA

1998 Mazda Bongo

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2020
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

100,987 mi
Last recorded100,987 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2019
Typical for 1998 Mazda Bongo125,789 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR934 BYA
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2019 100,987 miles

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

oil leaks around offside rear hub seal areas

vehicle showing signs of standing long time and under body corrosion to all areas

Fail 5 Mar 2019 100,975 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect showing no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp likely to become detached (4.5.1 (c) (ii))

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

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

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

oil leaks around offside rear hub seal areas

vehicle showing signs of standing long time and under body corrosion to all areas

Pass 24 Mar 2017 97,040 miles

fluid / oil around osr brake back plate possible half shaft seal

Fail 21 Mar 2017 97,031 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill by jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill by jacking point (2.4.A.3)

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

fluid / oil around osr brake back plate possible half shaft seal

osf & nsr tyres starting to split & perrish

Pass 12 Jan 2016 95,458 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Inner sill corroded but not in prescribed area

Nearside Front Tyre sidewall perished

Offside Front Tyre sidewall perished

Offside Inner sill corroded but not in prescribed area

Offside Rear Half shaft seal leaking

Fail 12 Jan 2016 95,458 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Wheel arch (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Inner sill corroded but not in prescribed area

Nearside Front Tyre sidewall perished

Offside Front Tyre sidewall perished

Offside Inner sill corroded but not in prescribed area

Offside Rear Half shaft seal leaking

Pass 20 Jan 2015 92,162 miles

offside rear halfshaft oil seal leaking

Fail 19 Jan 2015 92,105 miles

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

offside rear halfshaft oil seal leaking

Pass 4 Jan 2014 90,078 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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)

corrosion in nearside front sill but not in prescribed area

offside rear half shaft oil seal leaking

oil dipstick not accessible under mot guidelines

Fail 3 Jan 2014 90,078 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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)

corrosion in nearside front sill but not in prescribed area

offside rear half shaft oil seal leaking

oil dipstick not accessible under mot guidelines

Pass 8 Jan 2013 87,320 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Jan 2013 87,320 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Nov 2011 85,411 miles

sills corroded

Fail 17 Nov 2011 85,400 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

sills corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2010 80,847 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front shock absorbers slightly unbalanced

front tyres bald on both edges

front tyres different size to rear

fuel tank dented

nearside front bottom arm inner rear bush mounting bracket slightly bent

offside rear trailing arm front bush bracket slightly bent

piece of metal in offside rear tyre

Fail 16 Nov 2010 80,847 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front shock absorbers slightly unbalanced

front tyres bald on both edges

front tyres different size to rear

fuel tank dented

nearside front bottom arm inner rear bush mounting bracket slightly bent

offside rear trailing arm front bush bracket slightly bent

piece of metal in offside rear tyre

Pass 19 Nov 2009 74,782 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 74,780 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

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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R934 BYA is a 1998 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R934 BYA, 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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R934 BYA is a 1998 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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