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S133 JSC

1999 Mazda Bongo

White Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2026
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

117,999 mi
Last recorded117,999 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 1999 Mazda Bongo125,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS133 JSC
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 23 Feb 2026 117,999 miles

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Lower arm rear mount prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill [front lower arm prescribed area] (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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 Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in zone B less than 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides [corroded] (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear mounts [both sides] (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Inner Sill [centre] corroded and holed over30cm away from any prescribed areas

Nearside Rear Cross member corroded and holed but over 30cm away from any prescribed areas

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Inner Sill [centre] corroded and holed but over 30cm away from any prescribed areas

Offside Outer Sill [centre] corroded and holed over 30cm away from any prescribed areas

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking [both sides] (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 116,952 miles
Pass 25 May 2024 116,774 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 110,961 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 May 2022 102,819 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 96,451 miles

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

offside rear inner wheel arch/end of sill corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2019 96,437 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2019 96,427 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 13 Feb 2019 96,342 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both front linkages (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 90,841 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 1 Feb 2018 90,841 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 11 Jan 2018 90,585 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear axle bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2017 85,286 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 6 Feb 2017 85,286 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2016 78,619 miles

engine leaking oil

heavy corrosion throughout exhaust

Fail 7 Jan 2016 78,619 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine leaking oil

heavy corrosion throughout exhaust

Pass 7 Jul 2014 64,196 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing thin on edges

Fail 3 Jul 2014 64,196 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing thin on edges

Pass 18 Jun 2013 52,139 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)

Fail 18 Jun 2013 52,139 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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S133 JSC is a 1999 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 S133 JSC, 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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S133 JSC is a 1999 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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