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S106 VWJ

1998 Mazda Bongo

Grey Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

126,176 mi
Last recorded126,176 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2025
Typical for 1998 Mazda Bongo125,789 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS106 VWJ
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2025 126,176 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 124,840 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2022 122,699 miles

Advise corrosion to rear section of exhaust

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 120,102 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 116,254 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 109,948 miles

Exhaust flexi section corrostion

Pass 19 Oct 2018 103,739 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2017 96,598 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2017 96,598 miles

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 85,760 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2016 85,760 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2015 74,826 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 70,964 miles

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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S106 VWJ is a 1998 Mazda Bongo in Grey with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S106 VWJ, 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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What year was S106 VWJ registered?

S106 VWJ is a 1998 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S106 VWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S106 VWJ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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