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S55 TTO

1999 Mazda Bongo

White Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

157,401 mi
Last recorded157,401 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2024
Typical for 1999 Mazda Bongo125,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS55 TTO
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2024 157,401 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 23 Sep 2024 157,375 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 14 Oct 2023 156,976 miles

Both rear inner wheel arches corroded

Front and rear cross members corroded just outside prescribed areas

Front rigid brake pipes corroded

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

Offside Inner sill corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorber corroded

Repairs to rear chassis and front inner wheel arches covered in underseal

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play Lower steering Universal joint worn close to excess (2.2.2 (c))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Underside of vehicle covered in underseal

Fail 15 Jul 2023 156,897 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting inner wheel arch / rear inner panel (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Both front rigid brake pipes corroded

Nearside Rear inner wheel arch corroded just outside of a prescribed area

Offside Front Brake binding

Offside Front Inner wheel arch corroded just outside of a prescribed area

Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Offside inner sill corroded just outside of a prescribed area

Repairs to chassis covered in underseal

Underside of vehicle covered in underseal

Pass 16 Jul 2022 155,166 miles

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

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2022 155,003 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal next to tow bar (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive pannel. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sil (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 153,598 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 149,192 miles

Nearside Front inner seal corroded not affecting structural strength

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front inner seal corroded not affecting structural strength

powers steering rack has slight leak

Fail 28 Jan 2020 149,192 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front inner seal corroded not affecting structural strength

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front inner seal corroded not affecting structural strength

powers steering rack has slight leak

Fail 15 Jan 2020 148,865 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cords outside wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

corrosion to inner sills not within 30cm of an prescribed area

Pass 2 Mar 2019 143,510 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 135,331 miles

sill covers fitted.

Pass 18 Jul 2016 133,153 miles

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

Underside of vehicle coated in rust preservative

Pass 13 Apr 2015 131,149 miles

both front brake pipes starting to corrode

front part of exhaust corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2014 120,904 miles

both front tyres worn uneven

exhaust corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2013 103,791 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 83,145 miles

Both front tyres perished

Both rear anti-roll bar mounting bushes worn

Both rear tyres worn to 2mm

Fog light on tow bar doesnt work

Possible leak ov grease from both front c.v boots

Rear exhaust joint blowing (BORDERLINE)

leisure battery not connected properly

Pass 8 Apr 2011 64,502 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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S55 TTO is a 1999 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 S55 TTO, 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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S55 TTO is a 1999 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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