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S889 HCG

1998 Mazda Bongo

Silver Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2014
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

140,927 mi
Last recorded140,927 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2013
Typical for 1998 Mazda Bongo125,789 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS889 HCG
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2013 140,927 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 May 2013 135,513 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 135,513 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 May 2012 122,888 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 105,768 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 87,340 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

rear axle bushes slightly worn.

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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S889 HCG is a 1998 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S889 HCG, 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 S889 HCG registered?

S889 HCG is a 1998 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 October 1998.

Is S889 HCG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S889 HCG shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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