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T265 GBL

1999 Mazda Bongo

Blue Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

161,378 mi
Last recorded161,378 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Mazda Bongo125,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT265 GBL
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 161,378 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 160,913 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 157,872 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 151,470 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 150,498 miles

Corrosion at offside front inner valance

Pass 1 Oct 2020 150,460 miles

General corrosion

Offside front inner valance corrosion outwith any prescribed area

Fail 1 Oct 2020 150,460 miles

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

General corrosion

Offside front inner valance corrosion outwith any prescribed area

Pass 25 Sep 2019 150,412 miles

Offside Front inner wing Corroded and holed outwith prescribed area

Fail 21 Sep 2019 150,412 miles

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted N.S marker post (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges Above rear silencer/towbar area (4.11 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges Rear fog lamp/towbar area/suspension (4.11 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front inner wing Corroded and holed outwith prescribed area

Pass 12 Sep 2018 150,353 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 150,302 miles

Headlamp condition

Fail 7 Sep 2017 150,302 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Headlamp condition

Pass 8 Aug 2016 148,265 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 13,877 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 131,729 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 123,472 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 123,410 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 118,006 miles

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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T265 GBL is a 1999 Mazda Bongo in Blue with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 T265 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T265 GBL registered?

T265 GBL is a 1999 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 June 1999.

Is T265 GBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for T265 GBL shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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