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L44 TJH

1999 Mazda Bongo

Blue Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

191,875 mi
Last recorded191,875 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 1999 Mazda Bongo125,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL44 TJH
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 191,875 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front shock absorber shrouds damaged both sides

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 16 Apr 2025 191,820 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick worn to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front shocker shrouds damaged both sides

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2024 187,865 miles

Front Lower Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.1.2 (e) (i))

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

Lower Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2024 187,852 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has an unsafe modification (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has an unsafe modification (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

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

Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Lower Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 177,805 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear wiper blade split

Fail 7 Jul 2022 177,803 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM AND PERISHED (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box been repaired before (6.1.2 (a))

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 5 Jul 2021 168,298 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Towbar component slightly worn Mounting bracket for electrics corroded (6.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 163,428 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2020 163,428 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 13 May 2019 161,609 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 161,583 miles

Poor headlights beam image

Fail 8 Mar 2018 161,583 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Poor headlights beam image

Pass 9 Mar 2017 159,447 miles

Nearside front suspension ball joint gaiter split

Pass 7 Mar 2016 158,936 miles

centre exhaust flex & rear box deteriorated

o/s windscreen chipped

Fail 7 Mar 2016 158,936 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

centre exhaust flex & rear box deteriorated

o/s windscreen chipped

Fail 10 Dec 2014 151,774 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 151,774 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 141,372 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2012 132,277 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2012 132,277 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 15 Dec 2011 122,476 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 113,374 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 102,531 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 102,531 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 94,386 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 85,081 miles

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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L44 TJH is a 1999 Mazda Bongo in Blue with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 L44 TJH, 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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L44 TJH is a 1999 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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