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T647 XAA

1999 Mazda Bongo

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,750 mi
Last recorded110,750 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 Mazda Bongo125,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT647 XAA
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 110,750 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2025 110,748 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2024 107,120 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 104,293 miles

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

Front front wings corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear arches corroded

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

rear quarters corroded

Fail 1 Sep 2023 104,280 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak lambda high (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Front front wings corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear arches corroded

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

rear quarters corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2022 100,248 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

headlights dull and faded

reverse lights inop

some body panels corroded no sharp edges

Fail 27 Aug 2022 100,248 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

headlights dull and faded

reverse lights inop

some body panels corroded no sharp edges

Pass 26 Aug 2021 93,962 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 89,652 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2020 89,652 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2019 87,148 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases After down pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 80,381 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 73,889 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 69,064 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 69,060 miles

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

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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T647 XAA is a 1999 Mazda Bongo in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 T647 XAA, 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 T647 XAA registered?

T647 XAA is a 1999 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T647 XAA safe to buy?

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