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T701 BDV

1999 Mazda Bongo

Silver Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

137,852 mi
Last recorded137,852 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 Mazda Bongo125,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT701 BDV
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 137,852 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 134,899 miles
Fail 15 May 2024 134,895 miles

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

Coolant leak off side heater box ()

Pass 24 May 2023 132,668 miles
Fail 24 May 2023 132,668 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 132,585 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2022 132,585 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill /outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength inner sill / out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 132,428 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2020 132,428 miles

Fuel system component leaking pump ? (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb in wrong (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced corroded connection (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 127,652 miles

CORROSION SILLS ETC.

MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.

Fail 10 Apr 2018 127,652 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

CORROSION SILLS ETC.

MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.

Pass 10 May 2017 124,090 miles

front number plate damaged

Fail 27 Apr 2017 124,090 miles

Central Fuel system component leaking fuel pump seal (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215 /65/15 also tyre mishaped (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front number plate damaged

Pass 22 Jun 2016 120,673 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement forward rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement forward rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust rear silencer corroded

Pass 7 May 2015 112,677 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 106,450 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 104,689 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 103,168 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 103,168 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 98,038 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

front & rear brake discs slightly corroded

fuel tank slightly damaged

slight back lash in rear axle

slight corrosion nearside front under sill

slight damage offside front lower sill edge &nearside rear lower sill edge.

slight travel on hand brake

Fail 24 Jun 2010 98,037 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front & rear brake discs slightly corroded

fuel tank slightly damaged

slight back lash in rear axle

slight corrosion nearside front under sill

slight damage offside front lower sill edge &nearside rear lower sill edge.

slight travel on hand brake

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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T701 BDV is a 1999 Mazda Bongo in Silver 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 T701 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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What year was T701 BDV registered?

T701 BDV is a 1999 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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