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T711 JDP

1999 Mazda Bongo

Grey Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

123,106 mi
Last recorded123,106 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

RegistrationT711 JDP
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 123,106 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 21 Jul 2025 123,106 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2024 121,240 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 20 Jul 2024 121,240 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Jul 2023 119,374 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front radiator lower support (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 117,400 miles

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

Central Rear Surface corrosion all under body

Nearside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Corrosion under sill

Pass 4 Aug 2021 111,210 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2021 111,201 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill as marked (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter has slight fluid leak

Pass 17 Aug 2020 104,766 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Aug 2020 104,738 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 99,960 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 93,127 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 85,733 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 77,993 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 31 Aug 2016 77,990 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Aug 2015 69,104 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2015 68,958 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2013 64,504 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 58,465 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 82,785 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 46,873 miles

Space-saver tyre side-walls split.

Fail 20 Jul 2010 46,873 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Space-saver tyre side-walls split.

Pass 28 Mar 2009 41,345 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 30,076 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 33,819 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear tyres perrished

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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T711 JDP is a 1999 Mazda Bongo in Grey with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 T711 JDP, 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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T711 JDP is a 1999 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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