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S554 BDP

1998 Mazda Bongo

White Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

131,547 mi
Last recorded131,547 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Mazda Bongo125,789 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS554 BDP
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 131,547 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside inner and outer sill corroded

underside of vehicle under-sealed

Pass 19 Feb 2025 130,138 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes under sealed (1.1.11 (c))

Fluid leak, but not excessive fuel leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Inner sill corroded

underside under sealed

Pass 29 Feb 2024 124,080 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under side under sealed

Fail 28 Feb 2024 124,053 miles

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced centre outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under side under sealed

Pass 12 Sep 2022 119,985 miles

under side heavily blacked

Pass 3 Aug 2021 116,780 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust tail pipe missing.

Fail 2 Aug 2021 116,760 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust tail pipe missing.

Fail 16 Jul 2021 116,643 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Passenger's seat insecure rear seats bolts missing (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer flange weld has small hole (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front inner sill excessively corroded but not within a prescribed area

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front inner sill excessively corroded but not within a prescribed area

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

front prop shaft missing

Pass 4 Jul 2020 110,981 miles

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

Offside Rear OUTER SILL CORRODING

Pass 20 May 2019 106,869 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

chassis and sills rusty

Pass 5 Mar 2018 105,384 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill backing (2.4.A.3)

hand brake travel

Fail 5 Mar 2018 105,384 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upright link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill backing (2.4.A.3)

hand brake travel

Pass 25 Mar 2017 98,099 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 98,501 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 84,797 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 83,239 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 81,400 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 77,945 miles

[ADVISE] PASSENGER SEAT NOT FITTED AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 29 Feb 2012 77,225 miles

ADVISE EXHAUST REAR SILENCER TAILPIPE CORRODED ADVISE REPLACEMENT

Pass 7 Mar 2011 75,733 miles

ADVISE TREAD WEAR EVIDENT TO O/SIDE AND N/SIDE FRONT TYRES INNER EDGES

Pass 17 Jul 2009 74,146 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 71,738 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2007 116,526 miles

Centre Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Aug 2007 116,522 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Centre Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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S554 BDP 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 75%.

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 S554 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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S554 BDP is a 1998 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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