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K850 OCA

1999 Mazda Bongo

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

273,326 mi
Last recorded273,326 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2016
Typical for 1999 Mazda Bongo125,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK850 OCA
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2016 273,326 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 268,722 miles

lower effort o/s handbrake

slight binding o/s/f brake

Pass 15 Apr 2014 265,145 miles

advise slight exhaust blow

advise slight osf brake bind

advise surface rust on sills

Fail 12 Apr 2014 265,145 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

advise slight exhaust blow

advise slight osf brake bind

advise surface rust on sills

Pass 1 May 2013 261,733 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all brake pipes heavily greased

body work rusty

both outer sills corroded

underside rusty in places

Fail 23 Apr 2013 261,513 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all brake pipes heavily greased

body work rusty

both outer sills corroded

underside rusty in places

Pass 25 Apr 2012 256,182 miles

front tyres low on edges

underside rusty in places

Pass 19 May 2011 247,419 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 239,509 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 229,345 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 229,341 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 19 May 2008 221,032 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 210,515 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 4 May 2006 200,415 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 200,411 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

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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K850 OCA is a 1999 Mazda Bongo in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 K850 OCA, 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 K850 OCA registered?

K850 OCA is a 1999 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 11 October 1999.

Is K850 OCA safe to buy?

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