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S304 VWE

1998 Mazda Bongo

Silver Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

104,896 mi
Last recorded104,896 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2013
Typical for 1998 Mazda Bongo125,789 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS304 VWE
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2013 104,896 miles

Corrosion n/s/f sill area

Corrosion o/s/f sill area

Engine oil leaks

Front brake pads appear to be wearing low

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Rear tow bar centre bracket requires further inspection

Fail 16 Sep 2013 104,896 miles

Offside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Corrosion n/s/f sill area

Corrosion o/s/f sill area

Engine oil leaks

Front brake pads appear to be wearing low

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Rear tow bar centre bracket requires further inspection

Pass 24 May 2012 96,177 miles

battery insecure.

Fail 24 May 2012 96,177 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

battery insecure.

Pass 29 Jun 2010 74,631 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 74,631 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2009 57,582 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 55,431 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 51,208 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2006 47,111 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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S304 VWE is a 1998 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S304 VWE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S304 VWE registered?

S304 VWE is a 1998 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S304 VWE safe to buy?

The MOT history for S304 VWE shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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