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S185 RYD

1998 Mazda Bongo

White Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2017
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

68,527 mi
Last recorded68,527 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2016
Typical for 1998 Mazda Bongo125,789 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS185 RYD
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2016 68,527 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 90,996 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 90,996 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 68,884 miles

O/S and N/S front and brake discs O.K at time of test.

O/S and N/S front tyres 215/70/15 and O/S and N/S rear tyres 215/65/15.

Fail 4 Aug 2010 68,884 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

O/S and N/S front and brake discs O.K at time of test.

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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S185 RYD is a 1998 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S185 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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What year was S185 RYD registered?

S185 RYD is a 1998 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 30 September 1998.

Is S185 RYD safe to buy?

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