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T283 GBT

2001 Mazda Bongo

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

151,898 mi
Last recorded151,898 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Mazda Bongo118,444 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT283 GBT
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 151,898 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2024 151,256 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2023 151,343 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 150,411 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 148,771 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 148,061 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2019 144,728 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 140,442 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 137,334 miles

Central Rear stop light not working

Pass 19 Jul 2016 130,814 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 130,814 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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T283 GBT is a 2001 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2001 Mazda Bongo models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 118,444 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 T283 GBT, 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 25 years old, this Mazda Bongo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was T283 GBT registered?

T283 GBT is a 2001 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 August 2001.

Is T283 GBT safe to buy?

The MOT history for T283 GBT shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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