MOT Status
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215,277 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
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))
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))
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))
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
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))
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))
1/ n/s rear brake pipe becoming corroded
2/ both front tyres becoming perished
3/ screw in n/s rear tyre
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
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
rear exhaust rubber broken
2/ both head lights becoming dull
3/ n/s rear brake disc becoming corroded
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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)
1/ o/s front steel brake pipes becoming corroded
2/ o/s front tyre at legal limits
3/ both head lights becoming dull
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
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.
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
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
As per failure.
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.
1. Both rear tyres wearing low. 2. Front brake discs becoming corroded.
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.
1.slight damage to near side rear tyre outer side wall
Track rod end damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Track rod end damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
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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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