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S41 GUF

1999 Mazda Bongo

White Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

117,813 mi
Last recorded117,813 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Mazda Bongo125,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS41 GUF
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 117,813 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 30 Jun 2025 117,663 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

all suspension,body & brake pipes heavily undersealed

outer sill covers fitted

Fail 20 Jun 2025 117,560 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ring broken (1.6 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill full of expanding foam (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

all suspension,body & brake pipes heavily undersealed

n/s & o/s inner sills full of expanding foam & holed outside prescribed areas-advise repair

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 6 Jun 2024 117,423 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2023 116,714 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Slight bind n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 115,306 miles

Rear D bushes have slight play

Pass 29 Jul 2021 115,304 miles

rear D bushes have slight play

Fail 21 Jul 2021 115,299 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak flexy (8.2.1.1 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

exhaust system very rusty

n/s/f coil spring rusty

n/s/r arch very rusty

o/s inner sill very rusty

o/s/f chassis corroded

rear D bushes have slight play

rear chassis corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2020 112,520 miles

Nearside Rear wheel arch corrdoed

Offside Rear chassis corroded

Offside sill panel corroded

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2020 112,520 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel arch corrdoed

Offside Rear chassis corroded

Offside sill panel corroded

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 108,807 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/70 15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and tread wearing low 195/80 15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s and o/s rear inner wheel arch corroded at front

o/s inner sill coroded

Pass 13 Jul 2018 102,811 miles

n/s and o/s rear inner wheel arch corroded front edge

Fail 12 Jul 2018 102,810 miles

Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member corroded to excess radiator insecure at risk of dropping down (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

n/s and o/s rear inner wheel arch corroded front edge

Pass 21 Jul 2017 95,099 miles

front cross member badly corroded but outside 30 cm rule

Fail 14 Jul 2017 95,070 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

front cross member badly corroded but outside 30 cm rule

Pass 6 Jul 2016 89,727 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slightly deteriorated

Offside Front tyre slightly deteriorated

Offside Rear tyre slightly deteriorated

Fail 20 Jun 2016 89,727 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear tyre slightly deteriorated

Offside Front tyre starting to deteriorate

Offside Rear tyre starting to deteriorate

Pass 30 Jul 2015 86,936 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

front and rear brake hose ferralls corroding

front and rear suspension corroding

front and rear tyres cracking

parts of floor corroding

slight brake bind nearside front

Fail 29 Jul 2015 86,936 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

parts of floor corroding

slight brake bind nearside front

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

front and rear brake hose ferralls corroding

front and rear suspension corroding

front and rear tyres cracking

Pass 21 Jul 2014 83,374 miles

Both front tyres starting to perish

Exhaust corrosion

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc/s corroded & uneven wear

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 21 Jul 2014 83,374 miles

Both front tyres starting to perish

Exhaust corrosion

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc/s corroded & uneven wear

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 79,245 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 79,232 miles

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Front wipers deteriorated

Pass 16 Jul 2012 77,439 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 74,004 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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S41 GUF is a 1999 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 S41 GUF, 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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S41 GUF is a 1999 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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