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T508 YAB

1999 Mazda Bongo

Silver Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2023
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

245,626 mi
Last recorded245,626 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2022
Typical for 1999 Mazda Bongo125,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT508 YAB
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2022 245,626 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2022 245,626 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both nearside and offside front lower suspension arms have deteriorated ball joint rubbers. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Both outer sills badly corroded near suspension mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Offside rear wheelarch corroded and holed near rear suspension mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Nearside and offside track rod ends have torn ball joint rubbers. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2021 237,373 miles

Both rear wheelarches corroded and holed, but not in a prescribed area.

Fail 22 Jul 2021 237,172 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect No discernible light pattern from either headlamp. (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Nearside and offside front floor/sill areas corroded and holed, near front suspension mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Offside floor/sill area under car corroded and holed near rear suspension mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Both rear wheelarches corroded and holed, but not in a prescribed area.

Pass 29 Jul 2020 23,409 miles

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2020 23,408 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective Both headlamp lenses deteriorated to the extent that light output and pattern are severely affected. (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Nearside and offside floors corroded under vehicle, near seatbelt mounting points. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 230,276 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2019 230,255 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2018 225,742 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

sills covered with side skirts, inner sills corroded, floor corroded. rear bumper damaged.

Pass 1 Mar 2017 135,417 miles

service brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 5 Feb 2016 208,527 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 208,527 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 194,624 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2015 194,609 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 180,496 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 168,548 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 126,953 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 126,953 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 25 Jan 2011 74,923 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 74,923 miles

Battery insecure

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

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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T508 YAB is a 1999 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 T508 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 T508 YAB registered?

T508 YAB is a 1999 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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