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T56 XCG

1999 Mazda Bongo

Blue Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

195,575 mi
Last recorded195,575 miles
Recorded on31 May 2017
Typical for 1999 Mazda Bongo125,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT56 XCG
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 May 2017 195,575 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component pinion (2.3.3b)

Fail 31 May 2017 195,575 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component pinion (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 189,301 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

nearside rear wheel arch areas repaired with tape

offside rear side window glass missing

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Fail 1 Jun 2016 189,207 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

nearside rear wheel arch areas repaired with tape

offside rear side window glass missing

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 15 May 2015 180,646 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust slightly deteriorated

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Fail 15 May 2015 180,646 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust slightly deteriorated

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 30 May 2014 174,201 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 May 2013 166,410 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2012 156,138 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

nearside front window tinted

offside front window tinted

Fail 14 May 2012 156,138 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

nearside front window tinted

offside front window tinted

Pass 4 Jun 2010 133,689 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 118,861 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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T56 XCG is a 1999 Mazda Bongo in Blue with a 2,490cc diesel 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 T56 XCG, 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 T56 XCG registered?

T56 XCG is a 1999 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 January 1999.

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