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T156 YAB

1999 Mazda Bongo

Blue Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

280,321 mi
Last recorded280,321 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 1999 Mazda Bongo125,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT156 YAB
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 280,321 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2026 280,321 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2024 276,164 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2024 276,161 miles

Offside Rear Outer Body insecure sill (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 271,089 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 257,598 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 241,728 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 240,291 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front headlamps aim only just visible (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed brake hose going to rear axle rubbing on wiring (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both rear wheels binding slightly (1.2.1 (f))

lpg tank corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2019 229,668 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 217,049 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 5 Jun 2017 203,912 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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T156 YAB is a 1999 Mazda Bongo in Blue with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 T156 YAB, 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 T156 YAB registered?

T156 YAB is a 1999 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T156 YAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for T156 YAB shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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