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T598 JTR

2008 Mazda Bongo

Silver Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

162,444 mi
Last recorded162,444 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda Bongo139,328 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT598 JTR
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 162,444 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2024 158,315 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2023 154,887 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2022 150,602 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2022 150,602 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 147,110 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 141,704 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 141,552 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 141,412 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2018 141,412 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 140,309 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 140,309 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 138,850 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 137,184 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 137,184 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 135,018 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 131,854 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 126,214 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Fail 4 Aug 2012 126,212 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 125,301 miles

damage to widscreen swept area not exceeding 40mm

rear tyres getting close to wear bars

some grease residue oround n/s trackrod end ball joinr boot

wiper blades starting to smear screen

Pass 14 Sep 2010 123,661 miles

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

both front wipers starting to smear screen

o/s/r tyre outer edge on 2mm

screw in n/s/r tyre

slight brake binding felt when spinning both front wheels

Pass 15 Sep 2009 122,172 miles

expansion tank cap off

damage to windscreen swept area under 40mm

n/s/f tyre worn on inside edge to 2.5mm

rear brake pads getting low

vehicle tested under wet conditions

Fail 15 Sep 2009 122,172 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

damage to windscreen swept area under 40mm

expansion tank cap off

n/s/f tyre worn on inside edge to 2.5mm

rear brake pads getting low

vehicle tested under wet conditions

Pass 30 Sep 2008 119,525 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2008 119,521 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

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

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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T598 JTR is a 2008 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

Across all 2008 Mazda Bongo models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 139,328 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 T598 JTR, 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 18 years old, this Mazda Bongo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T598 JTR registered?

T598 JTR is a 2008 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 9 October 2008.

Is T598 JTR safe to buy?

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