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S702 OFJ

1998 Mazda Bongo

Grey Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,472 mi
Last recorded107,472 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Mazda Bongo125,789 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS702 OFJ
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 107,472 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both sides inner sills showing corrosion

o/s/f brake slight binding

o/s/r chassis showing corrosion

o/s/r cross member showing corrosion behind bumper

Pass 24 Apr 2025 105,021 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch behind the bumper (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced behind the bumper (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Apr 2025 105,020 miles

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

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

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch behind the bumper (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced behind the bumper (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 101,042 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 99,203 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2023 99,202 miles

Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting radiator cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear back box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 97,799 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2022 97,795 miles

Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2021 93,071 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 90,502 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2020 90,501 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre pipe flexible (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Mar 2019 86,194 miles

Corrosion to both inner sills, plus two small holes not within prescribed areas.

Front Exhaust mounting defective Bolts missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside outer sill small hole not within prescribed area

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2019 86,194 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex joint blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced No beam image (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding red tinge to disc (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective No beam image (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer holed and blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Corrosion to both inner sills, plus two small holes not within prescribed areas.

Front Exhaust mounting defective Bolts missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside outer sill small hole not within prescribed area

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 19 Mar 2018 80,914 miles

Advise both front and nearside rear tyres age cracking to walls

Advise parking brake travel

Front cross member very corroded and holed various places.

Nearside Front Inner sill small hole not within 30cms of seat belt mounts or suspension mounts

Oil leak Major

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Box small hole (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 77,466 miles

Oil leak Engine

Fail 24 Mar 2017 77,466 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Oil leak Engine

Pass 30 Apr 2015 68,546 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 67,883 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 67,594 miles

r/n/s bump stop missing

Pass 19 Jun 2013 67,084 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 62,904 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

advise front brake discs corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2011 58,247 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

advise front brake discs worn advise all tyres perished

Pass 29 Jan 2010 53,381 miles

advise front discs worn advise tyres perished

Pass 27 Feb 2009 49,458 miles

handbrake high, has little reserve travel

rear wiper arm missing

vehicle has an odd wheel nut on each wheel but is secure and correct fit.

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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S702 OFJ is a 1998 Mazda Bongo in Grey 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 S702 OFJ, 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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S702 OFJ is a 1998 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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