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S328 UPW

1998 Mazda Bongo

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

204,057 mi
Last recorded204,057 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2024
Typical for 1998 Mazda Bongo125,789 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS328 UPW
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2024 204,057 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 199,655 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 195,114 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 190,550 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 185,868 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 185,828 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2019 179,210 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 174,039 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 169,191 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 164,882 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 162,170 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 162,121 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2014 158,598 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 May 2013 155,081 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Apr 2012 151,160 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2012 151,160 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2011 145,692 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 145,689 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 May 2010 139,667 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 130,258 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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S328 UPW is a 1998 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S328 UPW, 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 S328 UPW registered?

S328 UPW is a 1998 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S328 UPW safe to buy?

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