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S116 RYD

1998 Mazda Bongo

Blue Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

140,007 mi
Last recorded140,007 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 Mazda Bongo125,789 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS116 RYD
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 140,007 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2026 139,988 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2025 139,551 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 137,898 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 135,324 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2023 135,321 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2022 121,182 miles

Offside battery tray corroded

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

Fail 22 Jan 2022 121,182 miles

Offside battery tray corroded

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 118,497 miles

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

battery tray corroded

exhaust flexi section poor condition

Pass 30 Jul 2019 116,614 miles

All four tyre perished

Battery tray rusty

Heavily under sealed

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Under tray fitted

Pass 31 Jul 2018 114,710 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2018 114,701 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2016 112,997 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Fail 8 Dec 2016 112,997 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front 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 inner and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 108,543 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both front brakes are binding slightly

corrosion in offside sill

offside mirror casing is broken

oil leak

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rears (3.7.B.3)

windscreen wiper linkage is worn

windscreen wipers hit the bonnet

Fail 19 Nov 2015 108,543 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both front brakes are binding slightly

corrosion in offside sill

offside mirror casing is broken

oil leak

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rears (3.7.B.3)

windscreen wiper linkage is worn

windscreen wipers hit the bonnet

Pass 17 Dec 2014 104,155 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm 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)

oil leak at engine area

windscreen wiper linkage badly worn

Fail 11 Dec 2014 104,155 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

oil leak at engine area

windscreen wiper linkage badly worn

Pass 13 Dec 2013 99,052 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2013 99,052 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2012 93,068 miles

battery is insecure due to corrosion at supporting tray

large amount of free play at windscreen wiper linkage ball joint

Fail 10 Dec 2012 93,068 miles

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

battery is insecure due to corrosion at supporting tray

large amount of free play at windscreen wiper linkage ball joint

Pass 22 Dec 2011 86,559 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 80,423 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 23 Dec 2009 72,192 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (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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S116 RYD is a 1998 Mazda Bongo in Blue 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 S116 RYD, 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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S116 RYD is a 1998 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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