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T147 XCG

1999 Mazda Bongo

White Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

144,058 mi
Last recorded144,058 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Mazda Bongo125,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT147 XCG
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 144,058 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2024 141,488 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 137,634 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill has been covered but not a fully welded repair (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 133,901 miles

Offside Rear Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 129,185 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Fog lamp discoloured just meets requirements

Offside Rear Vehicle body is corroded on underside of wing but structural rigidity is not reduced

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Front and rear axle (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 123,066 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Fog lamp discoloured

Pass 29 Aug 2019 118,301 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2019 118,190 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 113,780 miles

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

Offside Rear Fog light slightly discoloured

Pass 30 Aug 2017 105,684 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 105,684 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2016 103,565 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 100,344 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 97,727 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 91,648 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 88,712 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Fail 19 Jul 2012 88,712 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

osf tyre perishing on side wall

Pass 13 Jul 2011 83,007 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 74,292 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 74,292 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

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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T147 XCG is a 1999 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 T147 XCG, 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 T147 XCG registered?

T147 XCG is a 1999 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T147 XCG safe to buy?

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