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T682 VJN

1999 Mazda Bongo

White Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2023
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

141,421 mi
Last recorded141,421 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2022
Typical for 1999 Mazda Bongo125,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT682 VJN
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2022 141,421 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Apr 2022 141,421 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2021 136,308 miles

under vehicle covered by substance, unable to check properly

Pass 7 Jun 2019 134,298 miles

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive slight power steering leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front brake pipe rusty

Rear both n/s and o/s wheel arches rusty

both n/s and o/s inner and outer sills vary rusty

Pass 14 Jun 2018 132,502 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2018 132,493 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill to floor x5 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2017 132,333 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear brakes slightly binding

Fail 26 May 2017 132,333 miles

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear brakes slightly binding

Pass 26 Apr 2016 129,864 miles

Front tyres worn on edges

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front and rear tyres have cracking and splitting tread

tracking check advised

Fail 19 Apr 2016 129,738 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush rear (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front tyres worn on edges

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front and rear tyres have cracking and splitting tread

tracking check advised

Pass 22 Apr 2015 126,966 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust very corroded

front discs worn

oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2014 124,845 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 11 Apr 2014 124,845 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 122,332 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 122,332 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 May 2012 117,548 miles

steering rack damp

Fail 24 Apr 2012 117,468 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

steering rack damp

Pass 15 Jun 2011 104,841 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Fail 15 Jun 2011 104,841 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Feb 2010 89,674 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 89,658 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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T682 VJN is a 1999 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 T682 VJN, 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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T682 VJN is a 1999 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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