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T159 DCD

1999 Mazda Bongo Friendee

White Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

131,064 mi
Last recorded131,064 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 1999 Mazda Bongo Friendee119,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT159 DCD
MakeMazda
ModelBongo Friendee
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 131,064 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 130,375 miles

SLIGHT OIL LEAK

Fail 6 Mar 2025 130,375 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

SLIGHT OIL LEAK

Pass 8 Nov 2023 128,905 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone bushes ,slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 124,572 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2022 124,572 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 124,368 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 123,694 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 123,002 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 103,558 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 118,828 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 116,951 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 114,148 miles

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Fail 24 Nov 2015 114,148 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 10 Dec 2014 107,694 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear brake pads wearing low.

Pass 17 Oct 2013 99,916 miles

underbody corrosion in places.

Pass 30 Oct 2012 93,233 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Oct 2011 88,895 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 87,261 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 86,971 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 85,661 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 85,274 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 79,559 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Jan 2008 79,559 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jan 2007 78,777 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 75,205 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda Bongo Friendee?

Based on 13,340 MOT tests across 1,062 vehicles.

70.6%
Pass Rate
4,903
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
1,062
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 259
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 250
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 227
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 198
Stop lamp not working 162
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T159 DCD is a 1999 Mazda Bongo Friendee in White with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1999 Mazda Bongo Friendee models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 119,920 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda Bongo Friendee fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 259 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T159 DCD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda Bongo Friendee typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 27 years old, this Mazda Bongo Friendee is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was T159 DCD registered?

T159 DCD is a 1999 Mazda Bongo Friendee, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T159 DCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for T159 DCD shows 26 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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