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T498 BDV

1999 Mazda Bongo

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

113,410 mi
Last recorded113,410 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Mazda Bongo125,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT498 BDV
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 113,410 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Sills and radiator support corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2025 109,831 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both brakes (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Sills starting to corrode

Pass 10 Apr 2024 105,920 miles

Both headlamps cloudy

Front upper cross member corroded

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Slight corrosion to both inner sills

Fail 26 Mar 2024 105,899 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Both headlamps cloudy

Front upper cross member corroded

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Slight corrosion to both inner sills

Pass 6 Jun 2023 105,812 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all underside corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2023 105,812 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all underside corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 104,980 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion to the whole underside of the vehicle

Fail 10 Jun 2022 104,980 miles

Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member under the radiator (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced centre chassis cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion to the whole underside of the vehicle

Pass 18 May 2021 104,198 miles

General underbody and chassis corrosion

Pass 15 Jun 2020 103,582 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 15 Jun 2020 103,582 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 103,001 miles

Front cross member shows signs of corrosion

ZBoth rear chassis show signs of corrosion

Pass 24 Apr 2018 101,434 miles

Front cross member shows signs of corrrosion

NSR chassis shows signs of corrosion

Pass 19 Apr 2017 99,622 miles

Front cross member shows signs of corrosion

NSR chassis show signs of corrosion

Fail 19 Apr 2017 99,622 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 May 2016 96,851 miles

Front cross member shows signs of corrosion

Nearside Rear chassis shows signs of corrosion

Pass 24 Apr 2015 95,507 miles

All 4 tyres worn on edges

Pass 23 Apr 2014 94,454 miles

All 4 tyres worn on outside edges

Pass 19 Apr 2013 92,916 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 90,303 miles

Both rear anti roll bar D bushes slightly worn

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Apr 2012 90,303 miles

Both rear anti roll bar D bushes slightly worn

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 May 2011 88,783 miles

only one rear seat belt fitted

Pass 26 Apr 2010 87,069 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 83,346 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges.

only one passenger seat fitted at time of test.

Fail 27 Apr 2009 83,346 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front tyres wearing on edges.

only one passenger seat fitted at time of test.

Pass 1 May 2008 81,446 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2006 74,936 miles

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

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

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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T498 BDV is a 1999 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 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 T498 BDV, 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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T498 BDV is a 1999 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 June 1999.

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