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T291 JSS

1999 Mazda Bongo Friendee

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

178,115 mi
Last recorded178,115 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Mazda Bongo Friendee119,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT291 JSS
MakeMazda
ModelBongo Friendee
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 178,115 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 167,133 miles

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

Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 11 Nov 2024 167,133 miles

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

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

Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2023 144,870 miles

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

underneath of vehicle covered in underseal

Pass 4 Nov 2022 134,856 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Vehicle has been wax oiled

Pass 22 Oct 2021 119,561 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Vehicle has been wax oiled

Fail 22 Oct 2021 119,561 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Vehicle has been wax oiled

Pass 5 Nov 2020 110,719 miles

Fan belt has slight noise

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Underside covered in waxoil

Fail 5 Nov 2020 110,719 miles

Fan belt has slight noise

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Underside covered in waxoil

Pass 5 Jun 2019 101,156 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both sills starting to corrode,all tyres perishing.

Pass 12 Jun 2018 95,166 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 94,325 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 93,590 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 92,456 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 86,307 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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T291 JSS is a 1999 Mazda Bongo Friendee in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 T291 JSS, 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 T291 JSS registered?

T291 JSS is a 1999 Mazda Bongo Friendee, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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