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S495 KBA

1998 Mazda Bongo

Silver Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

146,614 mi
Last recorded146,614 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2024
Typical for 1998 Mazda Bongo125,789 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS495 KBA
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2024 146,614 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 145,646 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 145,480 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 142,452 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Fail 15 May 2020 142,452 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 137,082 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 130,295 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2017 122,619 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 115,417 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 108,714 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 26 Jun 2014 102,999 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 102,999 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 98,168 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 88,959 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 82,083 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 74,652 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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S495 KBA is a 1998 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 S495 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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What year was S495 KBA registered?

S495 KBA is a 1998 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S495 KBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S495 KBA shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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