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T387 YAB

1999 Mazda Bongo

White Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

100,707 mi
Last recorded100,707 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Mazda Bongo125,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT387 YAB
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 100,707 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2025 96,268 miles

all underbody covered in under seal

Pass 19 Jan 2024 99,164 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 89,275 miles

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 87,333 miles

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front inner wheel arch corroded

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front inner wheel arch corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2021 85,943 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre section at the join (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 82,516 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 80,595 miles

Nearside Front Upper ball joint dust cover deteriated

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside track rod end ball joint boot deteriated

Offside Front Lower ball joint dust cover deteriated

Offside Front track rod end ball joint boot deteriated

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside track rod end ball joint boot deteriated

front wiper blade slightly smearing

Fail 11 Jun 2018 80,595 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen no beam image (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen no beam image (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper ball joint dust cover deteriated

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside track rod end ball joint boot deteriated

Offside Front Lower ball joint dust cover deteriated

Offside Front track rod end ball joint boot deteriated

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside track rod end ball joint boot deteriated

front wiper blade slightly smearing

Pass 7 Jul 2017 77,249 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 74,973 miles

both nearside and offside front wiper blades starting to smear windscreen

Fail 8 Aug 2016 74,968 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both nearside and offside front wiper blades starting to smear windscreen

Pass 17 Aug 2015 67,207 miles

Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both nearside and offside bottom (2.2.C.1c)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both nearside and offside (4.1.E.1)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both nearside and offside (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear both nearside and offside becoming low on tread

Pass 21 Aug 2014 53,870 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 50,189 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 32,316 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2012 32,316 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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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T387 YAB is a 1999 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 T387 YAB, 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 T387 YAB registered?

T387 YAB is a 1999 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T387 YAB safe to buy?

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