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J55 MPV

1999 Mazda Bongo

White Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2016
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

82,216 mi
Last recorded82,216 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2015
Typical for 1999 Mazda Bongo125,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ55 MPV
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2015 82,216 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 75,592 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 70,009 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 62,238 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 54,121 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 54,119 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 May 2010 44,643 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 37,459 miles

Battery insecure

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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J55 MPV is a 1999 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 J55 MPV, 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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What year was J55 MPV registered?

J55 MPV is a 1999 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 November 1999.

Is J55 MPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for J55 MPV shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does J55 MPV have outstanding finance?

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