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H20 OBM

1999 Mazda Bongo

Silver Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

157,411 mi
Last recorded157,411 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Mazda Bongo125,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH20 OBM
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 19 May 2026 157,411 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both rear d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

underside covered in under seal unable to fully inspect

Pass 31 Mar 2025 152,324 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

underside and components undersealed

Fail 18 Mar 2025 152,290 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength REAR MOST MOUNTING (WISHEBONE) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength TRAILING ARM FRONT MOUNTING (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength REAR MOST (SUSPENSION MOUNTING) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength TRAILING ARM RONT MOUNTING (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front RADIATOR LOWER SUPPORT PANEL HOLED AND CORRODED

Pass 20 Mar 2024 149,482 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2024 149,482 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting rear crossmember holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 147,835 miles

underbody components corroded

Fail 4 Apr 2023 147,835 miles

Service brake excessively binding front both (1.2.1 (f))

Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting osr sill holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting rear crossmember holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

underbody components corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2022 146,911 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Apr 2021 143,710 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 139,449 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 2 Jul 2020 139,445 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn At nearside & offside rear saddle bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 132,000 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases advise exhaust is corroded and spliting (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill corroded but not yet holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

advise under body corrosion

Fail 9 Mar 2019 132,000 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases advise exhaust is corroded and spliting (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill corroded but not yet holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

advise under body corrosion

Pass 12 Mar 2018 115,885 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 103,349 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 89,351 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 72,929 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 66,048 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 57,656 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 43,562 miles

all four tyres heavily perished and started to crack in tread

Fail 25 Jun 2012 43,562 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

all four tyres heavily perished and started to crack in tread

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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H20 OBM is a 1999 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1999 Mazda Bongo models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 125,870 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 H20 OBM, 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 27 years old, this Mazda Bongo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H20 OBM is a 1999 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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