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S987 GKS

1999 Mazda Bongo

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2025
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

107,382 mi
Last recorded107,382 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2024
Typical for 1999 Mazda Bongo125,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS987 GKS
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2024 107,382 miles

Rear suspension componants getting rusty

inner sill off side very rusty at rear.

Fail 16 Dec 2024 107,373 miles

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

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

Rear suspension componants getting rusty

inner sill off side very rusty at rear.

Pass 8 Nov 2023 106,434 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 105,419 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2022 105,419 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 104,352 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2021 104,348 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill areas (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 101,001 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2020 100,990 miles

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 99,253 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills inner and outer (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills and outer (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2018 96,519 miles

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

n/s o/s inner sills coroded

n/s o/s outer sills corroded

Fail 12 Dec 2018 96,493 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength legg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

n/s o/s inner sills coroded

n/s o/s outer sills corroded

Pass 20 Dec 2017 92,524 miles

Offside Body has slight corrosion outer sill deteriorating and back end panel to under sill becoming detached. (6.1.B.2)

front tyres different size to rear tyres

Fail 18 Dec 2017 92,508 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill below door (5.2.6)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion outer sill deteriorating and back end panel to under sill becoming detached. (6.1.B.2)

front tyres different size to rear tyres

Pass 21 Dec 2016 89,438 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front corrosion to outer sill not within any prescribed area

Nearside Front corrosion to undersill not within any prescribed area

Offside Front corrosion to undersill not within any prescribed area

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

Fail 21 Dec 2016 89,438 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front corrosion to outer sill not within any prescribed area

Nearside Front corrosion to undersill not within any prescribed area

Offside Front corrosion to undersill not within any prescribed area

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 88,100 miles

Nearside Front corrosion to under sill below door step

Offside Front corrosion to under sill below door step

Fail 12 Feb 2016 88,075 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front chassis crossmember (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front chassis crossmember (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front undersill below doorstep

Offside Front undersill below doorstep

Pass 23 Feb 2015 86,566 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Apr 2014 84,106 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 84,106 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 80,643 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r brake disc slightly pitted

n/s/r tyre between 2-3mm

Pass 11 Jul 2012 72,602 miles

Both front tyres are wearing on the outer front edge

Pass 12 Jul 2011 66,619 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 66,613 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 57,626 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 57,626 miles

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

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

advise both door steps rusted slightly

advise rear cross member rusted

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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S987 GKS is a 1999 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 S987 GKS, 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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S987 GKS is a 1999 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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