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R949 PEL

1998 Mazda Bongo

Silver Lpg 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

146,735 mi
Last recorded146,735 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Mazda Bongo125,789 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR949 PEL
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,490cc

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50+ data points
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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 146,735 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2026 146,695 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength 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))

off side inner wheel arch holed by corrosion

Pass 21 Feb 2025 146,502 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside & nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside & nearside arch ti inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch corroded & hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear offside & nearside bump stops corroded & holed bolted on

Fail 18 Feb 2025 146,502 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch to sill end corroded & holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside & nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside & nearside arch ti inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch corroded & hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear offside & nearside bump stops corroded & holed bolted on

Pass 3 Apr 2024 145,149 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside & nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside & nearside inner front panel corroded / holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch corroded & holed more than 30cm from prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Body component slightly loose bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside & nearside wheel arch to sill ends (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear offside & nearside suspension bump stops corroded & holed

Fail 28 Mar 2024 145,149 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside & nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside & nearside inner front panel corroded / holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch corroded & holed more than 30cm from prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Body component slightly loose bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside & nearside wheel arch to sill ends (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear offside & nearside suspension bump stops corroded & holed

Pass 17 Feb 2022 144,360 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Coolant leak some dips of coolant on under tray

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 140,791 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central exhaust corroded

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust corroded (6.1.2 (a))

LPG tank corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

slight travel parking brake

Fail 10 Feb 2021 140,663 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing under washer bottle corroded & holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under sill corroded & holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced cross member to inner wing over exhaust (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch to sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member corroded & holed under bumper (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing behind mud flap corroded & holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch corroded & holed (fuel filler area & suspension) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member under bumper corroded & holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under sill corroded & holed by rear heater pipes (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced cross member (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Central exhaust corroded

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust corroded (6.1.2 (a))

LPG tank corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Lower centre under sill corroded & holed more than 30 cm from prescribed area

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

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

slight travel on parking brake lever

Pass 19 Feb 2020 138,587 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Inner centre under sill corroded & holed more than 30 cm from prescribed area's

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 15 Feb 2020 138,587 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Inner centre under sill corroded & holed more than 30 cm from prescribed area's

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2019 136,123 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Central exhaust corroded by flex joint

Front fog lamps not working

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Inner centre under sill corroded & holed more then 30 cm from prescribed area

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight engine oil seepage (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Outer offside & nearside sills slightly corroded

Rear LPG gas tank Hoses perished & slightly corroded

Fail 5 Feb 2019 136,123 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive LPG GAS TEST (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive LPG GAS TEST (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Central exhaust corroded by flex joint

Front fog lamps not working

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Inner centre under sill corroded & holed more then 30 cm from prescribed area

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight engine oil seepage (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Outer offside & nearside sills slightly corroded

Rear LPG gas tank Hoses perished & slightly corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2018 130,132 miles

Central Rear LPG Gas Tank Corroded Not leaking Advise replacing

Central Rear Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Coolant leak hose to pipe by fan

Front offside & nearside front inner wings behind trims slightly corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test things on mirror

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing /under behind bumper (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

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

brake pedal anti slip slightly worn

center exhaust corroded by flex joint

offside & nearside center sills corroded

only passed emissions test on LPG Test

slight corrosion offside center under step

slight engine oil seepage

slight imbalance of front brakes

Fail 21 Feb 2018 130,126 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded crossmember (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded crossmember (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wing behind bumper (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under sill to arch (2.4.A.3)

Central Rear LPG Gas Tank Corroded Not leaking Advise replacing

Central Rear Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Coolant leak hose to pipe by fan

Front offside & nearside front inner wings behind trims slightly corroded

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test things on mirror

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing /under behind bumper (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive fog light loose (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

brake pedal anti slip slightly worn

center exhaust corroded by flex joint

offside & nearside center sills corroded

only passed emissions test on LPG Test

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

slight corrosion offside center under step

slight engine oil seepage

slight imbalance of front brakes

Pass 7 Feb 2017 124,328 miles

Central Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under wing (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside & nearside front cross member (2.4.A.3)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt offside & nearside front (2.4.G.2)

brake pedal anti slip slightly worn

exhaust emissions passed On LPG Test

offside & nearside centre sills corroded

offside & nearside rear wheel arches corroded

slight engine oil seepage

slight imbalance of parking brake

Fail 7 Feb 2017 124,328 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill to arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under sill by heater (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Central Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under wing (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside & nearside front cross member (2.4.A.3)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt offside & nearside front (2.4.G.2)

brake pedal anti slip slightly worn

exhaust emissions passed On LPG Test

offside & nearside centre sills corroded

offside & nearside rear wheel arches corroded

slight engine oil seepage

slight imbalance of parking brake

Pass 10 Feb 2016 117,630 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush offside & nearside inner (2.4.G.2)

Body has slight corrosion nearside & offside rear wheel arches (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion centre sill (6.1.B.2)

Passed LPG Gas test

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front cross member (2.4.A.3)

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

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

brake pedal anti slip slightly worn

centre stop light slightly fayded

centre to rear exhaust slightly corroded

slight engine oil seepage

Fail 9 Feb 2016 117,621 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush offside & nearside inner (2.4.G.2)

Body has slight corrosion nearside & offside rear wheel arches (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion centre sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Passed LPG Gas test

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front cross member (2.4.A.3)

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

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

brake pedal anti slip slightly worn

centre stop light slightly fayded

centre to rear exhaust slightly corroded

slight engine oil seepage

Pass 26 Feb 2015 111,426 miles

Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Centre Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

centre to rear exhaust corroded

petrol emissions failed test But the LPG emissions passed test

rear brakes slightly rubbing

slight engine oil seepage

slight imbalance of rear parking brake

slight travel on parking brake

Pass 27 Feb 2014 103,748 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Oil leak

front tyres slightly worn on edges

slight imbalance of parking brake

slight travel on hand brake

Fail 27 Feb 2014 103,731 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Oil leak

front tyres slightly worn on edges

offside rear tyre cracking

slight imbalance of parking brake

slight travel on hand brake

Pass 23 Feb 2013 97,638 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

slight corrosion under offside door step.

slight engine oil seepage

travel on hand brake

Fail 23 Feb 2013 97,638 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

slight corrosion under offside door step.

slight engine oil seepage

travel on hand brake

Pass 14 Feb 2012 86,427 miles

petrol exhaust emissions close to limit

slight engine oil seepage

Pass 4 Mar 2011 74,241 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 72,761 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 71,744 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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R949 PEL is a 1998 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,490cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 R949 PEL, 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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R949 PEL is a 1998 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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