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T581 JTR

1999 Mazda Bongo

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

215,277 mi
Last recorded215,277 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Mazda Bongo125,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT581 JTR
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 215,277 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2026 215,277 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2025 211,967 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both front links have slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 208,338 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2024 208,337 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2023 204,867 miles

Front Number plate cracked

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak

Underneath vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 28 Jan 2022 202,823 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Jan 2022 202,810 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system at caliper joint and nipple (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 198,731 miles

1/ n/s rear brake pipe becoming corroded

2/ both front tyres becoming perished

3/ screw in n/s rear tyre

Fail 20 Nov 2020 198,624 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill backing corroded at front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

3/ screw in n/s rear tyre

2/ both front tyres becoming perished

1/ n/s rear brake pipe becoming corroded

Pass 28 May 2019 192,538 miles

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

rear exhaust rubber broken

Pass 9 Mar 2018 191,534 miles

2/ both head lights becoming dull

3/ n/s rear brake disc becoming corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 Feb 2018 191,515 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

2/ both head lights becoming dull

3/ n/s rear brake disc becoming corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 187,783 miles

1/ o/s front steel brake pipes becoming corroded

2/ o/s front tyre at legal limits

3/ both head lights becoming dull

Fail 24 Feb 2017 187,767 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

1/ o/s front steel brake pipes becoming corroded

2/ o/s front tyre at legal limits

3/ both head lights becoming dull

Pass 12 Feb 2016 183,586 miles

1. Offside front tyre near legal limits.

2. Nearside front tyre at legal limits.

3. Offside rear tyre at legal limits.

4. Offside outer sill becoming corroded at rear.

Pass 20 Feb 2015 179,028 miles

hand brake travel on limit at time of test

slight damage to front number plate

slight wear in n/s rear anti roll bar link pin bush

Fail 13 Feb 2015 178,996 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

hand brake travel on limit at time of test

slight damage to front number plate

slight wear in n/s rear anti roll bar link pin bush

Pass 18 Feb 2014 171,917 miles

As per failure.

Fail 10 Feb 2014 171,902 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

1. Slight exhaust blow at front. 2. Nearside front anti roll bar drop link dust cover becoming perished. 3. Offside rear tyre near legal lmits. 4. Front and rear brake discs becoming corroded.

Pass 20 Dec 2012 169,362 miles

1. Both rear tyres wearing low. 2. Front brake discs becoming corroded.

Fail 14 Dec 2012 169,352 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

1. Both rear tyres wearing low. 2. Front brake discs becoming corroded.

Pass 30 Sep 2011 163,497 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 158,370 miles

1.slight damage to near side rear tyre outer side wall

Pass 15 Jul 2009 144,491 miles

Track rod end damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 15 Jul 2009 144,491 miles

Track rod end damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 134,877 miles

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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T581 JTR is a 1999 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 T581 JTR, 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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T581 JTR is a 1999 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 May 1999.

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