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L715 WGH

1999 Mazda Bongo

Silver Diesel 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

183,588 mi
Last recorded183,588 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2008
Typical for 1999 Mazda Bongo125,870 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL715 WGH
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 Jul 2008 183,588 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 183,588 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2007 178,108 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 178,108 miles

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jul 2006 166,681 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 166,681 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Front tyre pressures too low

N/side wiper blade parks too low

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)

Pass 4 Jul 2005 158,116 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2005 158,116 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

advise foot brake travell

strong advise passenger side front tyre outer edge tread depth

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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L715 WGH is a 1999 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L715 WGH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L715 WGH registered?

L715 WGH is a 1999 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 18 October 1999.

Is L715 WGH safe to buy?

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