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S39 KBA

1998 Mazda Bongo

White Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

209,788 mi
Last recorded209,788 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Mazda Bongo125,789 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS39 KBA
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 209,788 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 205,239 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Sep 2023 205,239 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam Both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Under step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2021 204,592 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively slight corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive underside of vehicle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 204,586 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

possible power steering fluid leak

Fail 17 Apr 2019 204,556 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 195,769 miles

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Jan 2018 195,769 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn

Pass 24 Mar 2017 188,678 miles

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

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

rear bumper insecure (off side)

rear chassis area above axle corroded

un able to carry out full inspection of rear seat belts

Fail 23 Mar 2017 188,678 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

rear bumper insecure (off side)

rear chassis area above axle corroded

un able to carry out full inspection of rear seat belts

Pass 18 Mar 2016 18,133 miles

Offside Outer sill corroded but outside of a prescribed area

Fail 18 Mar 2016 18,133 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Outer sill corroded but outside of a prescribed area

Pass 25 Mar 2015 173,026 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 173,026 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 163,833 miles

nearside front tyre starting to wear on outer edge

Fail 5 Mar 2014 163,853 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

nearside front tyre starting to wear on outer edge

Pass 12 Mar 2013 151,258 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 151,258 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 147,472 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 137,509 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 125,310 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 125,310 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 14 Sep 2009 116,370 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 103,191 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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S39 KBA is a 1998 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 S39 KBA, 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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S39 KBA is a 1998 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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