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T388 YAB

1999 Mazda Bongo

Silver Lpg 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

130,646 mi
Last recorded130,646 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Mazda Bongo125,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT388 YAB
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 130,646 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2025 130,644 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2024 127,879 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2024 127,708 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2023 122,486 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 121,731 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 119,016 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both slightly misted but beam ok (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 116,255 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 112,747 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 107,106 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 101,823 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2017 101,823 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 91,377 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2015 88,715 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Jul 2015 88,715 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 68,642 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 68,632 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 43,485 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 27,696 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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T388 YAB is a 1999 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,490cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 T388 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 T388 YAB registered?

T388 YAB is a 1999 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T388 YAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for T388 YAB shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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