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S987 NVY

1999 Mazda Bongo

White Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

222,620 mi
Last recorded222,620 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2018
Typical for 1999 Mazda Bongo125,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS987 NVY
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2018 222,620 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner front wheel arch and outer rear sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general all over under body corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2018 222,594 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner front wheel arch and outer rear sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner front wheel arch and outer rear sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general all over under body corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 216,142 miles

Both front tyres scrubbing on inner edges

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 208,601 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 208,601 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 187,643 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 171,360 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Oct 2014 171,355 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 154,205 miles

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 22 Oct 2013 154,205 miles

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 137,424 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 120,675 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 116,509 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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S987 NVY is a 1999 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 S987 NVY, 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 NVY is a 1999 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 10 January 1999.

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