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Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
How Reliable is the Mazda Bongo?
Based on 251,584 MOT tests across 14,362 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S557 FAJ is a 1998 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 S557 FAJ, 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 S557 FAJ registered?
S557 FAJ is a 1998 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 14 October 1998.
Is S557 FAJ safe to buy?
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