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S730 BWP

1998 Mazda Bongo

White Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

226,919 mi
Last recorded226,919 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Mazda Bongo125,789 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS730 BWP
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 226,919 miles

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

patches of underside corrosion

Pass 17 Jul 2024 218,762 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 212,575 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2023 212,394 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2022 205,924 miles

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

Nearside Rear WHEEL ARCHE RUSTY AND CORRODED

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

Offside Rear WHEEL ARCHE RUSTY AND CORRODED

Pass 14 Jul 2021 202,568 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2021 202,568 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 198,841 miles

HIGH REV EMISSION ONLY JUST REACH LEGAL LIMITS

Pass 26 Jul 2019 194,000 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2019 193,860 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2018 180,076 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 180,266 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 160,438 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 133,289 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 26 Jan 2015 110,014 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 90,689 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2014 90,689 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 64,979 miles

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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S730 BWP is a 1998 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 S730 BWP, 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 S730 BWP registered?

S730 BWP is a 1998 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S730 BWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S730 BWP shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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