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T523 JSL

1999 Mazda Bongo

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

146,940 mi
Last recorded146,940 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Mazda Bongo125,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT523 JSL
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 146,940 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2024 142,720 miles

Central Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 May 2024 142,719 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn and rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 134,584 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2022 130,106 miles

both front brake pipes corroded

both front tyres perished

underneath car and components undersealed

Fail 29 Mar 2022 130,104 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front brake pipes corroded

both front tyres perished

underneath car has been undersealed

Pass 29 Mar 2021 125,362 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

offside and nearside inner sills/floor section covered with underseal covering what looks like fiberglass

Pass 3 Apr 2020 122,038 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 Mar 2020 122,037 miles

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded crossmember (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch and front panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 115,535 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

both sills at front corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2018 108,217 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front (1.7.5a)

Fail 9 Apr 2018 108,217 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush both rear d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre and rear pipes (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Stop lamp not working both rear (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 100,491 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on outside edge ,rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2016 92,185 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 92,185 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases frontpipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 82,987 miles

Slight play in n/s/r a.r.bar d bush.

Pass 4 Mar 2014 76,955 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 70,290 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 68,983 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 67,643 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2011 67,639 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 66,243 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 64,791 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 104,249 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 104,248 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

non j.i.s tyres fitted

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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T523 JSL is a 1999 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 T523 JSL, 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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T523 JSL is a 1999 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 May 1999.

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