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R952 BBK

1998 Mazda Bongo

White Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

185,982 mi
Last recorded185,982 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2017
Typical for 1998 Mazda Bongo125,789 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR952 BBK
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2017 185,982 miles

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

both rear hub sills slightly damp

n/s/r and o/s/r wheel archs corroded

under side of vehicle corroded in most locations

under trays and engine covers obscuring some under side components

Fail 17 Mar 2017 185,982 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill in two locations (5.2.6)

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

both rear hub sills slightly damp

n/s/r and o/s/r wheel archs corroded

under side of vehicle corroded in most locations

under trays and engine covers obscuring some under side components

Pass 30 Mar 2016 183,406 miles

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

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

under side of vehicle has light corrosion

under trays and engine covers obscuring some under side components

Fail 29 Mar 2016 183,406 miles

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Stop lamp not working n/s and o/s (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

under side of vehicle has light corrosion

under trays and engine covers obscuring some under side components

Pass 22 Oct 2014 174,484 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear brake backplates slightly damp with oil

centre brake light removed at the time of test

Fail 20 Oct 2014 174,482 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear brake backplates slightly damp with oil

Pass 8 Oct 2013 166,765 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

signs of light corrosion throughout underside of vechile

Fail 8 Oct 2013 166,765 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

signs of light corrosion throughout underside of vechile

Pass 10 Oct 2012 154,957 miles

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

both rear diff seals leaking

some corrosion of front discs

Fail 9 Oct 2012 154,947 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

both rear diff seals leaking

some corrosion of front discs

Pass 4 Oct 2011 144,901 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 144,901 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

discs corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2010 133,082 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 133,082 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 122,341 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 112,174 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 102,413 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 102,413 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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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R952 BBK is a 1998 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R952 BBK, 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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R952 BBK is a 1998 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 April 1998.

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