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S349 UPW

1998 Mazda Bongo

White Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

224,240 mi
Last recorded224,240 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Mazda Bongo125,789 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS349 UPW
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 10 Sep 2025 224,240 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2024 224,118 miles
Pass 14 May 2023 219,022 miles
Pass 22 May 2022 216,711 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 199,804 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2020 198,594 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 178,400 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2019 178,400 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2018 175,550 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front under sill corroded out of prescribed area

Offside Front under sill corroded out of prescribed aera

Offside sill corroded out of prescribed area

Fail 7 Jun 2018 175,550 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front under sill corroded out of prescribed area

Offside Front under sill corroded out of prescribed aera

Offside sill corroded out of prescribed area

Pass 31 May 2017 170,745 miles

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level (1.2.1b)

front inner sills corroded but outside of prescribed area

outer sills corroded but outside of prescribed area

Fail 31 May 2017 170,745 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level (1.2.1b)

front inner sills corroded but outside of prescribed area

outer sills corroded but outside of prescribed area

Pass 8 Jun 2016 167,604 miles

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level (1.2.1b)

n/s and o/s inner sills are corroded but outside of prescribed areas

Pass 3 Jun 2015 161,549 miles

front tyres treads uneven wear

Pass 22 May 2014 156,925 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 152,656 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 148,328 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 142,872 miles

all 4 discs rusty

Fail 9 Jun 2011 142,872 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

all 4 discs rusty

offside rear tyre side wall perished

Pass 9 Jun 2010 139,885 miles

both rear discs corroded slightly

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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S349 UPW is a 1998 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 S349 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.

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What year was S349 UPW registered?

S349 UPW is a 1998 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 November 1998.

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