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S725 APA

1999 Mazda Bongo

Blue Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

142,313 mi
Last recorded142,313 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 Mazda Bongo125,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS725 APA
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 142,313 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 135,507 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2023 131,262 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 126,459 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing In tread and on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Rear passanger seat back rest insecure but seat frame is secure.

Fail 9 Sep 2022 126,459 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing In tread and on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Rear passanger seat back rest insecure but seat frame is secure.

Pass 8 Sep 2021 121,634 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2021 121,634 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 115,791 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 109,585 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 108,821 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 108,178 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 105,966 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 104,320 miles

Engine oil leak

Pass 9 Apr 2014 101,348 miles

Both beam patterns poor

Coolant level low

Pass 20 Apr 2013 98,851 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 96,639 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 27 Apr 2011 93,787 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2011 93,787 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 92,478 miles

wiper link at moter badly worn and needs attention

Fail 2 Sep 2010 92,478 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

wiper link at moter badly worn and needs attention

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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S725 APA is a 1999 Mazda Bongo in Blue with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S725 APA, 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 S725 APA registered?

S725 APA is a 1999 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is S725 APA safe to buy?

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