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S973 BDP

1999 Mazda Bongo

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

123,421 mi
Last recorded123,421 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 Mazda Bongo125,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS973 BDP
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 123,421 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2024 122,352 miles

Front Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected reverse lamp water ingress (4.6.1 (b))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2023 121,808 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2023 121,808 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2022 120,443 miles

Emissions too low to record

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

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

Rear General build up of corrosion on rear chassis cross-member

Pass 30 Jul 2021 116,742 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2021 116,742 miles

Front Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2020 112,180 miles

Excessive corrosion and holes starting at O/S/R end crossmember area around fog light earth wire fixing

Exhaust system starting to get abit corroded in places

Front and rear inner b/pads appear to be getting abit low, and rear outer pads

N/S/R bump stop missing and mounting corroded

Outer sills abit corroded in places

Rear chassis areas getting abit corroded in places

Pass 16 Jul 2019 104,640 miles

Both rear tyres starting to get abit uneven at inner tread edge areas

H/Light lenses getting abit deteriorated and starting to effect dipped beam images

Fail 3 Jul 2019 104,640 miles

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

Both rear tyres starting to get abit uneven at inner tread edge areas

Excessive corrosion at O/S/F end inner sill area (NOT yet within fail limits at time of test)

Front chassis areas around subframe mounts getting abit corroded

Front to rear chassis areas getting abit corroded

GEBNERAL UNDERSIDE AREAS STARTING TO GET CORRODED IN PLACES

H/Light lenses getting abit deteriorated and starting to effect dipped beam images

Inner and outer sill areas getting abit corroded

Rear end chassis/crossmember getting corroded (esp O/S/R area around earth wire fixings)

Rear w/arch edges getting corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2018 97,748 miles

Exhaust noisy Excessive corrosion and hole at O/S/F end inner sill area (NOT quite within fail limits at time of test) (8.1.1 (a))

General underside starting to get abit of surface corrosion in places

Inner/Outer sill edges getting abit corroded in places

Rear end crossmember areas at O/S/R around fog light earth wire area, and N/S/R areas around exhaust mountings, getting abit corroded (esp O/S/R)

Rear w/arch edges getting abit corroded (esp O/S/R)

Fail 10 Jul 2018 97,747 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Central silencer/FLEXIBLE pipe section (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy Excessive corrosion and hole at O/S/F end inner sill area (NOT quite within fail limits at time of test) (8.1.1 (a))

General underside starting to get abit of surface corrosion in places

Inner/Outer sill edges getting abit corroded in places

Rear end crossmember areas at O/S/R around fog light earth wire area, and N/S/R areas around exhaust mountings, getting abit corroded (esp O/S/R)

Rear w/arch edges getting abit corroded (esp O/S/R)

Pass 4 Jul 2017 94,050 miles

Crack starting at O/S lower edge area of screen

Excessive corrosion and hole at O/S/F end inner sill area (NOT quite within fail limits at time of test)

Exhaust system getting corroded

Front and rear inner b/pads appear abit low

Front outer b/pads appear to be getting abit low

Inner sill edge areas getting corroded in places

N/S/R tyre starting to get abit low on tread

O/S and N/S rear end crossmember areas getting abit corroded (esp O/S end around fog light earth wire connection)

O/S/R tyre low on tread and almost ON limits of wear in places

Rear w/arch edges getting abit corroded, and O/S outer sill areas also getting corroded in places

Pass 25 Jul 2016 89,063 miles

Exhaust system getting abit corroded in places

O/S outer sill and rear w/arch edge areas getting abit corroded in places

O/S/F end inner sill areas getting corroded

Rear end crossmember areas getting corroded (esp O/S/R end area around fog light earth cable)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 83,545 miles

Front end inner sill corner areas starting to get abit corroded

Rear end crossmember area getting abit corroded around bumper mount areas (esp O/S)

Small crack at O/S lower edge area of screen

Pass 4 Aug 2014 77,033 miles

Appears to be slight clonking noise from front suspension area when driving ( Unable to find any wear and movement at suspension components at time of test)

Both front tyres starting to get abit worn at inner/outer tread edge areas, it appears

Front inner b/pads appear abit low

Pass 19 Aug 2013 71,954 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2013 71,838 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

O/S w/blade rubber split at ends

Pass 19 Jul 2012 66,696 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 62,371 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 59,217 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 59,216 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

All tyres badly perished

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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S973 BDP is a 1999 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 S973 BDP, 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 S973 BDP registered?

S973 BDP is a 1999 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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