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S254 VWJ

1999 Mazda Bongo

Silver Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,091 mi
Last recorded116,091 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 1999 Mazda Bongo125,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS254 VWJ
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 116,091 miles

Nearside Front wiper blade deteriorating

alternator belt loose

Fail 9 Jul 2025 116,091 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 0.7m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front wiper blade deteriorating

alternator belt loose

Pass 18 Jul 2024 114,579 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2024 114,574 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 0.7m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 111,947 miles

All 4 tyres perished

Front brake pads worn low(2-3mm)

Pass 1 Jul 2022 108,174 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2022 108,174 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 107,458 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 105,432 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2020 105,432 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2019 103,924 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 102,996 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2018 102,996 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 101,378 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 101,378 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 215/65/15/96H (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 98,977 miles

ALL 4 TYRES PERISHING ON OUTTER SIDE WALL

Pass 30 Jun 2015 98,015 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 94,871 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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S254 VWJ is a 1999 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 S254 VWJ, 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 S254 VWJ registered?

S254 VWJ is a 1999 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is S254 VWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S254 VWJ shows 18 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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