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T688 VAJ

1999 Mazda Bongo

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

137,140 mi
Last recorded137,140 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 1999 Mazda Bongo125,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT688 VAJ
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 137,140 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis By Top Of Coil Spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 131,555 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2024 131,555 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 126,190 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 13 Jun 2023 125,390 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission - strong advisory - recommend repair/investigation (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL FOUR TYRES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2022 116,658 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 111,320 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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T688 VAJ is a 1999 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 T688 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 T688 VAJ registered?

T688 VAJ is a 1999 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 May 1999.

Is T688 VAJ safe to buy?

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