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S213 GVL

1998 Mazda Bongo

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

145,230 mi
Last recorded145,230 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2018
Typical for 1998 Mazda Bongo125,789 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS213 GVL
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2018 145,230 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 23 Mar 2018 145,230 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 142,235 miles

Steering rack damaged but serviceable slight play (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 133,995 miles

Hole in nsf inner sill outside prescribed area

Pass 2 Oct 2015 129,043 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 117,599 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2014 117,544 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 108,125 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 96,594 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2012 96,594 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Jan 2012 92,229 miles

BOTH REAR BUMP STOPS MISSING

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

Fail 4 Jan 2012 92,229 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

BOTH REAR BUMP STOPS MISSING

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

Pass 5 Jan 2011 84,365 miles

Nearside front tyre slightly deteriorated

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

Tyre sizes on front axle different to rear

Fail 17 Dec 2010 84,151 miles

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

Nearside front tyre slightly deteriorated

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

Tyre sizes on front axle different to rear

Pass 22 Dec 2009 72,911 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 64,350 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2008 64,350 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 47,476 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2007 47,474 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.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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S213 GVL is a 1998 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 S213 GVL, 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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S213 GVL is a 1998 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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