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S295 AUP

1999 Mazda Bongo

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

147,889 mi
Last recorded147,889 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 1999 Mazda Bongo125,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS295 AUP
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 147,889 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2025 144,191 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2025 144,191 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 May 2024 141,186 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly deteriorated (BOTH).

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear panel corroded under rear bumper and to rear of inner wheel arches. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 May 2023 137,269 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp insecure held on with cable ties (4.5.1 (c) (i))

both dip beams slightly dim

Fail 3 May 2023 137,266 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault affected by transmission lever?? (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn bush missing at broken axle mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective webbing won't pull out (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp insecure held on with cable ties (4.5.1 (c) (i))

both dip beams slightly dim

rear folding seat / bed possibly not latched / secured properly

Fail 10 Apr 2023 137,205 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis box section near lower arm bush (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 134,056 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Sill corroded but not structural

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear seat belts not checked no rear seats fitted

Pass 11 Mar 2021 130,101 miles

under vehicle covered by underseal

Fail 21 Jan 2021 130,054 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm 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))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front sill has heavy corrosion outside prescribed areas

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear ()

Pass 29 Jan 2020 126,765 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 126,030 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2018 126,030 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2017 124,174 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

nearside front tyre worn on inside

Fail 28 Jul 2017 124,174 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

nearside front tyre worn on inside

Pass 24 May 2016 120,711 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 117,474 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

movement on rear seats

nearside front tyre worn on edge and has sidewall damage

offside front tyre worn on edge

Fail 17 Feb 2015 117,245 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front wipers split

movement on rear seats

nearside front tyre worn on edge and has sidewall damage

offside front tyre worn on edge

Pass 25 Feb 2014 114,056 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 25 Feb 2014 114,056 miles

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 109,817 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 109,817 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 105,399 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 105,399 miles

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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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S295 AUP is a 1999 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 S295 AUP, 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 S295 AUP registered?

S295 AUP is a 1999 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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