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S536 BDP

1998 Mazda Bongo

White Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

287,741 mi
Last recorded287,741 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Mazda Bongo125,789 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS536 BDP
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 287,741 miles

Nearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 285,059 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 273,263 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 256,693 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 241,336 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 228,863 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2020 228,863 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 212,638 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 197,993 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2018 197,987 miles

Nearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 191,947 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 180,035 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 161,110 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 160,622 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 May 2014 144,299 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 May 2014 143,523 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise no plate bulbs blue not white

Pass 30 May 2013 134,392 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 133,942 miles

Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 May 2012 117,696 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 117,575 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 103,843 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 91,445 miles

Headlamp deflectors fitted.

Pass 5 Jun 2009 81,359 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Parking permit in swept area.

Fail 5 Jun 2009 81,359 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking permit in swept area.

Pass 18 Jun 2008 70,308 miles

Headlamp beam image masked.

Fail 16 Jun 2008 70,308 miles

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

Headlamp beam image masked.

Pass 20 Jun 2007 103,241 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 103,238 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

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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S536 BDP is a 1998 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 S536 BDP, 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 S536 BDP registered?

S536 BDP is a 1998 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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The MOT history for S536 BDP shows 28 tests with a 67.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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