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S135 BWP

1999 Mazda Bongo

White Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

200,094 mi
Last recorded200,094 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2025
Typical for 1999 Mazda Bongo125,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS135 BWP
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2025 200,094 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 199,626 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 196,521 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 191,732 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2021 182,023 miles

Front Front cross member corroded

Nearside Outer Sill corroded, covered with plastic trim

Offside Outer Sill corroded covered with plastic trim

Fail 24 Jun 2021 182,023 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Front cross member corroded

Nearside Outer Sill corroded, covered with plastic trim

Offside Outer Sill corroded covered with plastic trim

Pass 10 Jul 2020 166,243 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 161,555 miles

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

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

Surface rust on the under side

Pass 12 Apr 2018 157,100 miles

Central Rear Lower Sill has surface rust on it but no holes

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 151,178 miles

Coolant leak ()

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 28 Mar 2017 151,178 miles

Coolant leak ()

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 5 Apr 2016 145,570 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2016 145,570 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 139,623 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 135,268 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 24 Sep 2014 135,268 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 122,479 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 122,369 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Oct 2012 108,991 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 104,118 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 104,108 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 101,884 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 90,080 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2008 84,381 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 82,893 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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S135 BWP is a 1999 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 S135 BWP, 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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S135 BWP is a 1999 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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The MOT history for S135 BWP shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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