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T297 SBD

1999 Mazda Bongo

Blue Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

169,459 mi
Last recorded169,459 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Mazda Bongo125,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT297 SBD
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 169,459 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 167,542 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2023 164,464 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 162,562 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 159,447 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 150,262 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2020 150,262 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2019 142,783 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2019

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 142,772 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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T297 SBD is a 1999 Mazda Bongo in Blue with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 T297 SBD, 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 T297 SBD registered?

T297 SBD is a 1999 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 March 1999.

Is T297 SBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for T297 SBD shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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