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S746 ONR

1999 Mazda Bongo

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

146,871 mi
Last recorded146,871 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 1999 Mazda Bongo125,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS746 ONR
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 146,871 miles

headlight lenses slightly deteriorated

rear tyres slightly perished

underbody corroded

Fail 25 Jun 2025 146,868 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner/outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

headlight lenses slightly deteriorated

rear tyres slightly perished

underbody corroded

Fail 14 Mar 2024 146,835 miles

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill sec (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Vehicle structure is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2023 144,706 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 143,749 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Apr 2021 141,035 miles

inner rear wheel arch panels rusting

Pass 10 Nov 2020 139,216 miles

Advised offside mid inner sill corroding and holed.

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion at nearside and offside chassis above axle bump stops (6.1.1 (c) (i))

corrosion at front cross member

Fail 4 Nov 2020 139,216 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Advised offside mid inner sill corroding and holed.

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive pipes at offside of gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion at front cross member

Pass 8 Nov 2019 136,282 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive at side of gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion at offside mid side sill

Fail 31 Oct 2019 136,279 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive at side of gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

corrosion at offside mid side sill

Pass 14 Dec 2018 132,147 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2018 132,147 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength At lower suspension arm rear mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Rear crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 129,615 miles

Advised corrosion at nearside and offside inner sills at step.

advised corrosion at nearside rear chassis

Pass 7 Dec 2016 127,503 miles

Nearside Rear Advised Corrosion at nearside chassis outrigger

Rear Inner High level additional brake light fitted but not connected.

Pass 23 Apr 2010 82,006 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2010 82,006 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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S746 ONR is a 1999 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 S746 ONR, 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 S746 ONR registered?

S746 ONR is a 1999 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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