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T589 BDV

1999 Mazda Bongo

Silver Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

127,423 mi
Last recorded127,423 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Mazda Bongo125,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT589 BDV
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Fail 18 Mar 2026 127,423 miles

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Both sides due to cloudy lenses (4.1.4 (a))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both inner and outer sills front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Bump stop missing

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 125,552 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs scored and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides inner sills and rear floor area corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer wheel arch corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer wheel arch corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear axle bump stop missing

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs very corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view large stone chip offside lower of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 123,786 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 122,538 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 121,495 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 120,707 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2020 120,366 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 118,720 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four and 3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Mar 2019 118,719 miles

Nearside Front Brake performance not tested brake binding (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four and 3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 117,609 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroding (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm tread depth/ perished and cracking but not exposing cord (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm tread depth/ perished and cracking but not exposing cord (4.1.E.1)

Nearside and Offside outer sill

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm tread depth/ perished and cracking but not exposing cord (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm tread depth/ perished and cracking but not exposing cord (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Mar 2018 117,609 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front crossmember/ under radiator (2.4.A.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroding (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm tread depth/ perished and cracking but not exposing cord (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm tread depth/ perished and cracking but not exposing cord (4.1.E.1)

Nearside and Offside outer sill

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm tread depth/ perished and cracking but not exposing cord (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm tread depth/ perished and cracking but not exposing cord (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 115,854 miles

spare tyre side wall splitting shows cords

Fail 22 Mar 2017 115,854 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 50% imbalance (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement wheel unable to rotate (3.5.1k)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail box holed blowing (7.1.2)

spare tyre side wall splitting shows cords

Pass 1 Mar 2016 113,366 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 113,366 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 111,700 miles

exhaust system corroded

offside front lower balljoint rubber deterioated

Fail 27 Feb 2015 111,700 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

exhaust system corroded

offside front lower balljoint rubber deterioated

Pass 14 Mar 2014 109,914 miles

light corrosion on chassi

low profile tyres fitted

rear lader covering nearside light lense

Pass 23 Mar 2013 108,813 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 107,407 miles

both front headlamp lenses deterioated

ladder fitted to nearside rear and covering tail light

rear suspension bushes deterioated

Fail 25 Feb 2011 103,634 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 103,634 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 95,874 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 91,009 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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T589 BDV is a 1999 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 T589 BDV, 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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T589 BDV is a 1999 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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