MOT Status
ValidMileage
159,238 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin where visible (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin where visible (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
rear exhaust flexi joint corroded
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
rear exhaust flexi joint corroded
Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nail in offside front tyre
osr tyre cracked in tread
How Reliable is the Mazda Bongo?
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S156 VWJ is a 1998 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.
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 S156 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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How do I check the history of S156 VWJ?
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What year was S156 VWJ registered?
S156 VWJ is a 1998 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 December 1998.
Is S156 VWJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for S156 VWJ shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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