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S29 GJF

2001 Mazda Bongo

White Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

176,431 mi
Last recorded176,431 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Mazda Bongo118,444 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS29 GJF
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 176,431 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2025 173,268 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 168,196 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2024 168,089 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 163,566 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2023 163,556 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 157,497 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front (4.1.4 (b))

Offside front steering rack gaiter is perishing

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

Pass 21 Jul 2021 147,071 miles

Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

Central exhaust system deteriorated/corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

wiring lose on scuttle panel

Fail 19 Jul 2021 147,068 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

Central exhaust system deteriorated/corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

wiring lose on scuttle panel

Pass 7 Jul 2020 131,672 miles

Lower exhaust system rusty

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both center seats have child seats fitted

Fail 7 Jul 2020 131,672 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both headlamps lenses polished to projected correct beam pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Lower exhaust system rusty

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both center seats have child seats fitted

Pass 19 Jul 2019 119,556 miles

Electrical wiring insecure scuttle panel (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 108,145 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

all4 tyres have some small splits

Pass 28 Mar 2017 97,426 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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S29 GJF is a 2001 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2001 Mazda Bongo models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 118,444 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 S29 GJF, 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 25 years old, this Mazda Bongo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S29 GJF registered?

S29 GJF is a 2001 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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