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T462 NWL

1999 Mazda Bongo

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

78,556 mi
Last recorded78,556 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Mazda Bongo125,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT462 NWL
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 78,556 miles

Nearside Rear 1/2 shaft seal leaking oil.

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 77,941 miles

Corrosion/hole on Offside part of Rear bumper support

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

Fail 1 Oct 2024 77,925 miles

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

Corrosion/hole on Offside part of Rear bumper support

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

Pass 4 Oct 2023 76,959 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2023 76,937 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 75,856 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 73,844 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2021 73,827 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 72,158 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 30 Sep 2020 72,158 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Mar 2019 69,325 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 69,325 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 68,257 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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T462 NWL is a 1999 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 T462 NWL, 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 T462 NWL registered?

T462 NWL is a 1999 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T462 NWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for T462 NWL shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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