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S209 YOO

1999 Mazda Bongo

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

171,732 mi
Last recorded171,732 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Mazda Bongo125,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS209 YOO
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 171,732 miles
Pass 15 May 2025 171,298 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 170,424 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 168,233 miles

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 166,658 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 132,201 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2013 132,201 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 132,055 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 132,055 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 17 Jun 2011 130,794 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 130,794 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 122,127 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 122,127 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 118,028 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 118,028 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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S209 YOO is a 1999 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S209 YOO, 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 S209 YOO registered?

S209 YOO is a 1999 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 February 1999.

Is S209 YOO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S209 YOO shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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