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T712 BDV

1999 Mazda Bongo

Green Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2023
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

141,018 mi
Last recorded141,018 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2022
Typical for 1999 Mazda Bongo125,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT712 BDV
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2022 141,018 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2022 141,003 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 138,282 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2021 138,272 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 135,817 miles

Central Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 May 2019 130,181 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Rear tyres getting low on 3mm

Fail 1 May 2019 130,161 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt missing centre row (7.1.2 (a))

Offside Seat belt missing centre row (7.1.2 (a))

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

Coolant leak ()

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

Rear tyres getting low on 3mm

Pass 28 Feb 2018 125,362 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear brake pads starting to get low.

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level. (1.2.1b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear. (3.5.1i)

Fail 28 Feb 2018 125,362 miles

Electrical wiring insecure positive battery terminal (1.9.2a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear brake pads starting to get low.

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level. (1.2.1b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear. (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 120,567 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Mar 2017 120,521 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 116,521 miles

2 high level stop light bulbs inop

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front tyres slightly worn on outer edges

Nail in offside front tyre

Slight damage to offside rear tyre outer sidewall

Fail 6 Jan 2016 116,520 miles

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

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

2 high level stop light bulbs inop

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front tyres slightly worn on outer edges

Nail in offside front tyre

Slight damage to offside rear tyre outer sidewall

Pass 17 Dec 2014 108,612 miles

Both front tyres wearing badly on inner edges.

Both rear tyre inner sidewalls have hairline cracking.

Both rear tyres wearing slightly on inner edges.

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall has slight damage.

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Top hose coolant leak.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Dec 2014 108,604 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front 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 emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Both front tyres wearing badly on inner edges.

Both rear tyre inner sidewalls have hairline cracking.

Both rear tyres wearing slightly on inner edges.

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall has slight damage.

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Top hose coolant leak.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jan 2014 99,571 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2014 99,535 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear number plate lights dim.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Jan 2011 82,795 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 82,795 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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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T712 BDV is a 1999 Mazda Bongo in Green with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 T712 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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T712 BDV is a 1999 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 May 1999.

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