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S898 JBA

2006 Mazda Bongo

Silver Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

189,651 mi
Last recorded189,651 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda Bongo130,909 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS898 JBA
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2025 189,651 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both frnt discs rusty due to lack of use. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs rusty due to lack of use. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 May 2025 189,650 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill within 30cm of rear suspension arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill corroded within 30 cm of rear suspension arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2023 186,306 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2023 186,303 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill within 30cm of rear spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill excessively corroded but not within 30cm of suspension components (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2022 183,053 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2022 183,053 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2021 181,770 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill not within 30cm of front suspension arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 179,294 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 177,068 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2018 175,358 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2018 175,358 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2017 172,232 miles

Nearside front +rear inner sill holed

Pass 22 Aug 2016 168,427 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 163,554 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2014 159,738 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 151,404 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 151,404 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 141,568 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 130,667 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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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S898 JBA is a 2006 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2006 Mazda Bongo models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 130,909 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 S898 JBA, 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 20 years old, this Mazda Bongo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was S898 JBA registered?

S898 JBA is a 2006 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 June 2006.

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