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T657 VAJ

1999 Mazda Bongo

White Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

129,654 mi
Last recorded129,654 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 1999 Mazda Bongo125,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT657 VAJ
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 129,654 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2025 129,654 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 0.7m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 127,833 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 125,296 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 121,115 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 118,741 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 118,651 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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T657 VAJ is a 1999 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 T657 VAJ, 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 T657 VAJ registered?

T657 VAJ is a 1999 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T657 VAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for T657 VAJ shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does T657 VAJ have outstanding finance?

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