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S279 GHU

1998 Mazda Bongo

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

97,116 mi
Last recorded97,116 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Mazda Bongo125,789 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS279 GHU
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 97,116 miles

Nearside Outer NS outer sill area corroded

Offside Outer OS Outer sill area corroded

Rear Lower Rear Lower floor area surface corrosion

Pass 9 Apr 2024 96,753 miles

Nearside Front Lower wishbone corroded

Nearside Inner sill paner corroded

Offside Front Lower wishbone corroded

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Inner sill panel corroded

Rear Lower inner panel corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2023 95,433 miles

Nearside Front wishbone slight corrosion

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front wishbone slight corrosion

Fail 14 Mar 2023 95,433 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front wishbone slight corrosion

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front wishbone slight corrosion

Pass 19 Feb 2022 94,111 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear main (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear 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))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 93,300 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 16 Mar 2021 93,290 miles

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 3 May 2019 87,331 miles
Fail 3 May 2019 87,331 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Nearside & Offside (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2018 83,245 miles

front tyres severely perished on side walls but not showing cords at time of test

rear seats folded down at time of test

Fail 2 May 2018 83,243 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front tyres severely perished on side walls but not showing cords at time of test

rear seats folded down at time of test

Pass 10 Apr 2017 81,983 miles

both front tyres perished on outer sidewalls

Pass 1 Feb 2016 80,572 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 78,799 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 75,066 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 26 May 2012 73,456 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

exhaust system detiorated (flexi)

offside rear tyre cracking/perished

Fail 15 May 2012 73,436 miles

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

exhaust system detiorated (flexi)

offside rear tyre cracking/perished

Pass 18 May 2011 68,980 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 19 May 2010 64,308 miles

offside rear tyre perished.

Pass 19 May 2009 56,933 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 1 May 2008 49,831 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 43,691 miles

nearside rear and offside rear centre row seat belts not tested due to childs seat fitted

split in offside rear tyre

Pass 10 May 2006 39,559 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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S279 GHU is a 1998 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 S279 GHU, 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 S279 GHU registered?

S279 GHU is a 1998 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S279 GHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S279 GHU shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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