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This 1998 MAZDA BONGO has Passed 18 MOTs and Failed 13 times since 2008

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 231,398 miles 3 weeks ago on Friday 24th April 2026 at 14:27.

The current MOT will expire in 12 months on Wednesday 5th May 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 12 months on Saturday 1st May 2027.

S98OTR MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED5TH MAY 2027231,398 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))
  3. ADVISORY - Coolant Leak
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Rear Outer Sills Corroded
FAILED23RD APRIL 2026231,391 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))
  3. ADVISORY - Coolant Leak
  4. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Rear Outer Sills Corroded
  7. MAJOR - Power Steering Malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))
PASSED6TH MAY 20255TH MAY 2026228,925 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Front Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive Outer Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive Outer Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
FAILED2ND MAY 2025228,924 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Rear Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Excessively Corroded Significantly Reducing Structural Strength Inner Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Front Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive Outer Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive Outer Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
PASSED21ST FEBRUARY 20242ND MARCH 2025225,170 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAILED20TH FEBRUARY 2024225,169 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Front Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. MAJOR - Nearside Front Outer Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Split Or Insecure, No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  6. MAJOR - Offside Front Outer Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Split Or Insecure, No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  7. MAJOR - Offside Front Steering Rack Gaiter Missing Or No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
PASSED28TH FEBRUARY 20232ND MARCH 2024222,559 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Anti-Roll Bar Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement D-Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Anti-Roll Bar Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement D-Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAILED27TH FEBRUARY 2023222,558 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Anti-Roll Bar Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement D-Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Anti-Roll Bar Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement D-Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. MAJOR - Offside Front Outer Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Split Or Insecure, No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  6. MINOR - Offside Front Steering Rack Gaiter Damaged Or Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
PASSED23RD FEBRUARY 20222ND MARCH 2023218,441 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Power Steering Component Has Slight Seepage From A Component Rack (2.1.5 (a))
  4. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Rear Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases Flexi Pipe (6.1.2 (a))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Seat Belt Anchorage Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive Inner Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Seat Belt Anchorage Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive Inner Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  9. ADVISORY - Spare Tyre Defective
  10. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Subframe Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive Outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  11. ADVISORY - Offside Front Subframe Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive Outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
FAILED23RD FEBRUARY 2022218,437 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Steering Rack Gaiter Missing Or No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  2. MINOR - Nearside Headlamp Lens Slightly Defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  3. MINOR - Offside Headlamp Lens Slightly Defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, But Not Excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  8. ADVISORY - Power Steering Component Has Slight Seepage From A Component Rack (2.1.5 (a))
  9. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  10. ADVISORY - Rear Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases Flexi Pipe (6.1.2 (a))
  11. ADVISORY - Nearside Seat Belt Anchorage Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive Inner Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  12. ADVISORY - Offside Seat Belt Anchorage Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive Inner Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  13. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  14. ADVISORY - Spare Tyre Defective
  15. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Subframe Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive Outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  16. ADVISORY - Offside Front Subframe Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive Outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
PASSED3RD MARCH 20212ND MARCH 2022214,708 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Disc Corroded
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Perished,worn On Both Edges And At 2mm - Advise Replacement
  3. ADVISORY - Front Tyres Worn On Edges
  4. ADVISORY - Spare Tyre Under Inflated
  5. ADVISORY - Various Underbody Corrosion,some Excessive
  6. ADVISORY - Steering Rack Rubber Mounts Have Movement
  7. ADVISORY - Exhaust Leaking
  8. ADVISORY - Imbalance Between Parking Brakes
  9. ADVISORY - Brake Pedal Rubber Worn
  10. ADVISORY - Headlight Beam Images Poor
  11. ADVISORY - Offside Reverse Light Inoperative
  12. ADVISORY - Oil Seepage
FAILED1ST MARCH 2021214,683 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Rear Rear Fog Lamp Missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Rear Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Excessively Corroded Significantly Reducing Structural Strength Outer Sill Panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Disc Corroded
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Perished,worn On Both Edges And At 2mm - Advise Replacement
  5. ADVISORY - Front Tyres Worn On Edges
  6. ADVISORY - Spare Tyre Under Inflated
  7. ADVISORY - Various Underbody Corrosion,some Excessive
  8. ADVISORY - Steering Rack Rubber Mounts Have Movement
  9. ADVISORY - Exhaust Leaking
  10. ADVISORY - Imbalance Between Parking Brakes
  11. ADVISORY - Brake Pedal Rubber Worn
  12. ADVISORY - Headlight Beam Images Poor
  13. ADVISORY - Offside Reverse Light Inoperative
  14. ADVISORY - Oil Seepage
PASSED21ST OCTOBER 201920TH OCTOBER 2020211,572 KM
 
  1. ADVISORY - Coolant Leak
  2. ADVISORY - Corrosion In Both Front Outriggers
FAILED25TH SEPTEMBER 2019211,548 KM
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Seat Belt Anchorage Prescribed Area Strength Or Continuity Significantly Reduced Arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Rear Seat Belt Anchorage Prescribed Area Strength Or Continuity Significantly Reduced Arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  4. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Excessively Corroded Significantly Reducing Structural Strength Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  5. MAJOR - Offside Rear Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Excessively Corroded Significantly Reducing Structural Strength Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  6. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Excessively Corroded Significantly Reducing Structural Strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  7. MAJOR - Offside Rear Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Excessively Corroded Significantly Reducing Structural Strength Inner Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Corrosion In Both Front Outriggers
PASSED15TH OCTOBER 201814TH OCTOBER 2019207,530 KM
 
  1. MINOR - Offside Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Hand Brake Lever Has Little Reserve Travel
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Inner Sill Excessively Corroded Just Over 30cm From A Suspension Component
  4. ADVISORY - Power Steering Component Has Slight Seepage From A Component Rack (2.1.5 (a))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
  7. ADVISORY - Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases Flexible Section (6.1.2 (a))
FAILED10TH OCTOBER 2018207,529 KM
 
  1. MAJOR - Windscreen Washer Not Working (3.5 (a))
  2. MINOR - Offside Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  3. MAJOR - Front Position Lamp Not Working Both (4.2.1 (a))
  4. MAJOR - Rear Fog Lamp Not Working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
  5. MAJOR - Headlamp Aim Projected Beam Image Is Obviously Incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))
  6. ADVISORY - Hand Brake Lever Has Little Reserve Travel
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Inner Sill Excessively Corroded Just Over 30cm From A Suspension Component
  8. MAJOR - Nearside Front Outer Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Split Or Insecure, No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  9. MAJOR - Offside Front Outer Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Split Or Insecure, No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  10. ADVISORY - Power Steering Component Has Slight Seepage From A Component Rack (2.1.5 (a))
  11. MAJOR - Offside Steering Rack Gaiter Missing Or No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  12. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  13. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
  14. ADVISORY - Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases Flexible Section (6.1.2 (a))
PASSED13TH OCTOBER 201712TH OCTOBER 2018201,058 KM
 
  1. ADVISORY - Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin Front & Rear (3.5.1g)
FAILED13TH OCTOBER 2017201,058 KM
 
  1. ADVISORY - Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin Front & Rear (3.5.1g)
  2. PRS - Rear Exhaust Has A Major Leak Of Exhaust Gases (7.1.2)
  3. PRS - Rear Fog Lamp Missing (1.3.2a)
PASSED12TH SEPTEMBER 201620TH SEPTEMBER 2017191,756 MI
FAILED12TH SEPTEMBER 2016191,756 MI
 
  1. PRS - Rear Exhaust Has A Major Leak Of Exhaust Gases (7.1.2)
  2. PRS - Nearside Rear Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Has Excessive Play In A Pin/bush (2.4.g.2)
  3. PRS - Offside Rear Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Has Excessive Play In A Pin/bush (2.4.g.2)
PASSED21ST SEPTEMBER 201520TH SEPTEMBER 2016180,669 MI
PASSED3RD SEPTEMBER 20145TH SEPTEMBER 2015169,791 MI
PASSED28TH AUGUST 20135TH SEPTEMBER 2014159,990 MI
FAILED28TH AUGUST 2013159,990 MI
 
  1. PRS - Front Brake Pad(s) Less Than 1.5 Mm Thick (3.5.1g)
  2. PRS - Nearside Rear Parking Brake Is Not Capable Of Being Maintained In Operation By Direct Mechanical Action Only (3.1.2)
  3. PRS - Rear Fog Lamp Not Working (1.3.2b)
PASSED6TH SEPTEMBER 20125TH SEPTEMBER 2013149,025 MI
FAILED29TH AUGUST 2012149,016 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  2. FAIL - Offside Front Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  3. FAIL - Offside Inner Rear Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  4. FAIL - Nearside Inner Rear Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  5. FAIL - Rear Fog Lamp Not Working (1.3.2b)
  6. FAIL - Nearside Front Brake Pad(s) Less Than 1.5 Mm Thick (3.5.1g)
  7. FAIL - Offside Front Brake Pad(s) Less Than 1.5 Mm Thick (3.5.1g)
  8. FAIL - Centre Exhaust Has A Major Leak Of Exhaust Gases (7.1.2)
PASSED10TH AUGUST 20119TH AUGUST 2012138,325 MI
PASSED1ST JULY 201030TH JUNE 2011121,231 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Service Brake: Service Brake Efficiency Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (3.7.c.1a)
FAILED19TH JUNE 2009115,638 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Stop Lamp Not Working (1.2.1b)
  2. USER ENTERED - Please Note We Have To Check The Car Inside Rear For The Seat Belts.
PASSED19TH JUNE 200918TH JUNE 2010115,638 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Please Note We Have To Check The Car Inside Rear For The Seat Belts.
PASSED10TH JUNE 20089TH JUNE 2009102,690 KM
 
  1. USER ENTERED - O/s/f Lower Wish Bone Front Bush Cushining Spacer Missing
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

S98OTR Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 58% | MOT Failure Rate: 42%

S98OTR MOT Comments

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S98OTR Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 231,398 miles | Average yearly mileage: 8,264 miles

S98OTR FAQs

This Mazda Bongo with registration S98OTR was manufactured on Thursday 31st December 1998 so it is currently 27 years old. Its colour is Blue and it has a 2.5 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 231,398 miles, so this Mazda has travelled an average of 8,264 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 31 MOTs on record for this Mazda Bongo beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2008. We can see 13 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means S98OTR has a 58% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Mazda Bongo has had 98 Advisories, 9 PRS Notices, 5 Minor, 26 Major, 0 Dangerous and 8 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Mazda Bongo is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 12 months on Saturday 1st May 2027 .

Does S98OTR have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Tuesday 12th May 2026 S98OTR does have an active MOT. Read more

Is S98OTR Taxed?

Yes, as of Tuesday 12th May 2026 S98OTR does have Tax. Read more

When does S98OTR Tax expire?

The current Tax for S98OTR will expire in 12 months on Saturday 1st May 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does S98OTR MOT expire?

The current MOT for S98OTR will expire in 12 months on Wednesday 5th May 2027. Read more

When did S98OTR have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for S98OTR was on Friday 24th April 2026 at 14:27. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has S98OTR Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 31 MOTs on record for S98OTR we can see 18 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has S98OTR Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 31 MOTs on record for S98OTR we can see 13 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 58% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is S98OTR?

S98OTR is registered as a 1998 Mazda Bongo. Read more

How many miles has S98OTR done?

The odometer reading for S98OTR at the last MOT in April 2026 was 231,398 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 8,264 miles per year. Read more

How old is S98OTR?

The vehicle S98OTR was manufactured in 1998 so it is currently 27 years old. It was first registered on Thursday 31st December 1998. Read more

What colour is S98OTR?

The official colour of S98OTR is recorded as Blue. Read more

What engine does S98OTR have?

S98OTR has a 2.5 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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