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T385 TRH

1999 Mazda Bongo

White Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2026
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

100,023 mi
Last recorded100,023 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 1999 Mazda Bongo125,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT385 TRH
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 27 Feb 2026 100,023 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases central flexy section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides misted (4.1.4 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front & offside rear showing deep cracking inbetween tread pattern & edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

handbrake has only just met the required efficiency of 16%

unable to see condition of the rear brake pads

Pass 13 Mar 2025 90,117 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Mar 2025 89,917 miles

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Sep 2024 89,718 miles

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn edge (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2023 86,857 miles

emissions high

exhaust corroded

front and rear brake disc's corroding

fuel cap seal perishing

Fail 27 Sep 2023 86,855 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

emissions high

exhaust corroded

front and rear brake disc's corroding

fuel cap seal perishing

Pass 22 Apr 2022 85,372 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

both headlamp lens deteriorating

emissions high

exhaust corroded

front brake disc's corroded

fuel cap seal perishing

rear wiper split

Pass 29 Jul 2020 84,945 miles

both front shock absorbers damp with oil

emissions high

exhaust system corroding

fuel cap seal perished

petrol smell no leaks found

Fail 27 Jul 2020 84,941 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

both front shock absorbers damp with oil

emissions high

exhaust system corroding

fuel cap seal perished

petrol smell no leaks found

Pass 29 Aug 2018 78,753 miles

front brake disc's inner faces corroding

headlamp lens deteriorating

strong petrol smell under vehicle cant find leak, advise further inspection

Fail 21 Aug 2018 78,734 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front brake disc's inner faces corroding

headlamp lens deteriorating

strong petrol smell under vehicle cant find leak, advise further inspection

Pass 5 Aug 2017 69,336 miles

both front bottom ball joint gaiters perishing

headlamps deteriorating

inner faces on front brake disc's corroding

Pass 10 Jun 2016 60,170 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 51,798 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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T385 TRH is a 1999 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 T385 TRH, 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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What year was T385 TRH registered?

T385 TRH is a 1999 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T385 TRH safe to buy?

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