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T489 NWL

1999 Mazda Bongo

White Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,418 mi
Last recorded109,418 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 Mazda Bongo125,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT489 NWL
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 109,418 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 106,903 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Bulge on inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 21 Nov 2024 106,901 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Bulge on inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2023 105,363 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 100,641 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 94,532 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2021 94,527 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar insecurely attached "D" bush bracket broken (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 86,802 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2020 86,802 miles

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

Offside Front fog light not working

Pass 20 May 2019 81,367 miles

Offside Front Fog Light Inop

Pass 10 May 2018 77,323 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 77,323 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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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T489 NWL is a 1999 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 T489 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.

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What year was T489 NWL registered?

T489 NWL is a 1999 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 11 April 1999.

Is T489 NWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for T489 NWL shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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