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S156 OTR

1999 Mazda Bongo

Grey Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

209,684 mi
Last recorded209,684 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Mazda Bongo125,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS156 OTR
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 209,684 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All Tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 May 2026 209,684 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All Tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 209,004 miles

vehicle has been nicely undersealed

Pass 2 Feb 2024 208,168 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 172,917 miles

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

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

corrosion to n/s and o/s of rear cross member

Fail 1 Apr 2015 172,917 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

corrosion to n/s and o/s of rear cross member

Pass 18 Mar 2014 155,955 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 155,955 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 155,557 miles

Rear brakes starting to bind

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 23 Apr 2013 155,508 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

exhaust corroded

rear brakes starting to bind

Pass 25 Apr 2012 154,554 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

exhaust system slightly corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2011 149,918 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 146,898 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 135,925 miles

rear tyres perished/worn on edges

Pass 21 Apr 2008 129,416 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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S156 OTR is a 1999 Mazda Bongo in Grey with a 2,490cc 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 S156 OTR, 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 S156 OTR registered?

S156 OTR is a 1999 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is S156 OTR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S156 OTR shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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