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S722 APA

1998 Mazda Bongo

Silver Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

146,569 mi
Last recorded146,569 miles
Recorded on11 May 2022
Typical for 1998 Mazda Bongo125,789 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS722 APA
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2022 146,569 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Offside and nearside front inner sills and rear wheel arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test All rear ()

Fail 11 May 2022 146,568 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Offside and nearside front inner sills and rear wheel arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test All rear ()

Pass 10 Jun 2021 143,859 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 136,568 miles

Front tyres out of shape across tread pattern advise replacement

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

headlamps just giving beam image

slight knock on transmission undercovers fitted unable to view

Pass 15 May 2018 127,714 miles

Oil leak ()

engine covers and undertray fitted

underside of vehicle has surface corrosion

Pass 22 May 2017 120,572 miles

engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 1 Aug 2016 116,327 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2016 116,327 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2015 109,636 miles

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

slight oil leak

Pass 5 Aug 2014 104,887 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 100,411 miles

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 21 Aug 2012 98,000 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 94,944 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 89,993 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2010 89,993 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

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

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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S722 APA is a 1998 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S722 APA, 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 S722 APA registered?

S722 APA is a 1998 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S722 APA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S722 APA shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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