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S956 TGB

1999 Mazda Bongo

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

170,888 mi
Last recorded170,888 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Mazda Bongo125,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS956 TGB
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 170,888 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced shocker mounting area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 168,157 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2023 165,452 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2023 165,451 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2022 163,922 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering boot split (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 159,934 miles

Off-side and near-side rear lower corners excessively corroded but not within any prescribed area

Rear exhaust blowing at joint

Fail 13 Jun 2019 159,934 miles

Nearside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (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))

Off-side and near-side rear lower corners excessively corroded but not within any prescribed area

Rear exhaust blowing at joint

Fail 6 Jun 2019 159,931 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sharp edges on wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sharp edges on wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 151,557 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 142,437 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Rear both wheel arches corroded

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 30 May 2017 142,264 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (chalked) (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Rear both wheel arches corroded

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 134,795 miles

Offside Front Inner tyre worn

Fail 13 Jun 2016 134,795 miles

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Inner tyre worn

Pass 12 Jun 2015 124,002 miles

handbrake has a lot of travel but working efficantly

underneath rusty but not holed

Fail 11 Jun 2015 123,950 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

handbrake has a lot of travel but working efficantly

underneath rusty but not holed

Fail 18 Jun 2014 122,744 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 122,744 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 108,253 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 18 May 2011 102,110 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 96,335 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 79,336 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 63,331 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 63,331 miles

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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S956 TGB is a 1999 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 S956 TGB, 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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S956 TGB is a 1999 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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