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T261 LBK

1999 Mazda Bongo

Silver Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests27 (14 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate51.9%

Mileage

254,406 mi
Last recorded254,406 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 1999 Mazda Bongo125,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT261 LBK
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

14 pass 13 fail
Pass 22 May 2025 254,406 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both links have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General corrosion underneath (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded, pipe forward of axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Bumper support corroded

Rear Interior seat has slight movement

Vehicle coated underneath

Fail 23 Apr 2025 254,405 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pedal has some travel but brakes function ok

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded , pipe forward of axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Heat shield loose

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General corrosion underneath (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Seat slightly insecure

Vehicle coated underneath

Pass 9 Apr 2024 247,337 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Some pipes coated (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp beam poor

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Vehicle chassis coated

Fail 20 Mar 2024 247,326 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis leg to inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Spare wheel carrier insecure Underneath (6.1.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Some pipes coated (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp beam poor

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake noise noticed at rear

Vehicle chassis coated

Pass 17 May 2023 233,219 miles

Handrake would benefit adjustment

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Vehicle coated underneath

Fail 9 May 2023 233,219 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Handrake would benefit adjustment

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Vehicle coated underneath

Pass 7 Jul 2022 221,046 miles

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear chassis corroded, floor corroded, rear bumper support corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 218,351 miles

Heavy corrosion in places underneath

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

Offside Front Washer poor

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill soft in places (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Cross member in poor condition (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2021 218,349 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Heavily corroded also (6.1.2 (a))

Front Offside washer poor

Heavy corrosion in various areas underneath

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill soft in places (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Cross member in poor condition (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 205,411 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2020 205,407 miles

Nearside Rear Emissions not tested engine miss fire (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 192,323 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 192,321 miles

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 179,949 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2018 179,946 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2017 179,738 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2017 179,738 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases system corroded (7.1.2)

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

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

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

surface corrosion starting throughout

Pass 4 Dec 2015 17,931 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2015 17,931 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 176,238 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all steering and suspension components corroded

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

o/s/r tyre has damadge to sidewall

Fail 2 Dec 2014 176,236 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all steering and suspension components corroded

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

n/s/r tyre has damadge to sidewall

o/s/r tyre has damadge to sidewall

Pass 18 Sep 2013 171,279 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 171,268 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2012 164,177 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 27 Sep 2012 163,621 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 134,002 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 134,001 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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T261 LBK is a 1999 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 T261 LBK, 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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T261 LBK is a 1999 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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