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T119 GBL

1999 Mazda Bongo

Blue Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

274,657 mi
Last recorded274,657 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Mazda Bongo125,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT119 GBL
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 274,657 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

n/s headlight went dim during test but came back on

Pass 17 Oct 2024 272,796 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

previous weld repairs undersealed

rear crossmember corroded

underside undersealed

weld repairs undersealed

Fail 9 Oct 2024 272,794 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

previous weld repairs undersealed

rear crossmember corroded

underside undersealed

Pass 7 Sep 2023 265,771 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2023 265,771 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 250,939 miles

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

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

Rear chassis is rusty

exhaust is rusty

Fail 20 Jun 2022 250,814 miles

Central Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Seat belt missing all (7.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

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

Offside sill holed

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

exhaust is rusty

van is very rusty

Pass 5 Aug 2021 236,717 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 228,752 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 209,797 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 198,114 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack inner ball joint seal (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack nose seal (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged not fitted but has two other belts working (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both centre inner door sill panels (6.1.1 (c) (i))

offside rear wheel arch poor conditin corroding

Pass 19 Jul 2017 290,809 miles

drivers seat belt is poor

o/s/r wheel arch is rusty under body is rusty

slight misting of oil on steering rack

Fail 13 Jul 2017 290,805 miles

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

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

drivers seat belt is poor

o/s/r wheel arch is rusty under body is rusty

slight misting of oil on steering rack

Pass 14 Jul 2016 183,876 miles

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

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

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

Rear exhaust poor condition

Pass 15 Jul 2015 175,342 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

slight leak steering rack area

Pass 9 Jun 2014 165,022 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Poor beam image to headlamps.

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 9 Jun 2014 165,022 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Poor beam image to headlamps.

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 156,781 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 156,781 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Rear fog light has poor visability.

o/s and n/s rear rear facing seats do not have seat belts fitted.

Pass 7 Jun 2012 146,313 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside rear fog light in poor condition

Pass 7 Jul 2010 139,361 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front brake pads low

serface rust on front and rear brake discs

Pass 14 Sep 2009 131,464 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 12 Sep 2009 131,464 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

both front tyres tread low and 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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T119 GBL is a 1999 Mazda Bongo in Blue with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 T119 GBL, 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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T119 GBL is a 1999 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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