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S552 TCV

1999 Mazda Bongo

White Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

203,105 mi
Last recorded203,105 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 1999 Mazda Bongo125,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS552 TCV
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 203,105 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2025 193,939 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 187,127 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2023 181,687 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flixie (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 May 2022 177,719 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 28 Apr 2022 177,719 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements doesn't illuminate (4.5.3 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

handbrake has little reserve travel

Pass 1 Jul 2021 169,086 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 162,747 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 150,326 miles
Fail 16 May 2019 150,326 miles

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

both headlamp lenses are slightly deteriorated

Pass 14 May 2018 137,327 miles

both headlamps lenses are deteriorated

Pass 30 May 2017 128,084 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2017 128,084 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front 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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S552 TCV is a 1999 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 S552 TCV, 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 S552 TCV registered?

S552 TCV is a 1999 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is S552 TCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S552 TCV shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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