MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
191,036 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))
Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill closing panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill closing panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
fuel tank damp
Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))
Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))
Nearside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill x2 (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/jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner step / chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Outer wheel arch
Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower step / sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner step / chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Outer wheel arch
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Coolant leak pipework near gearbox ()
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear suspension bushes beginning to deteriorate
Wipers fouling bodywork , linkage arm worn
o/s/r light lense cracked
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
O/s/r tyre cracking between treads
Oil leak ()
Play in wiper arm linkages
Rear suspension bushes beginning to deteriorate
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
O/s/r tyre cracking between treads
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Oil leak ()
Play in wiper arm linkages
Rear suspension bushes beginning to deteriorate
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge
Nearside Front fog lamp not working
Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge
Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front fog lamp not working
Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
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S832 OFJ is a 1998 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
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 S832 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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S832 OFJ is a 1998 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1998.
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