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T714 WDL

1999 Mazda Bongo

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

177,919 mi
Last recorded177,919 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2025
Typical for 1999 Mazda Bongo125,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT714 WDL
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2025 177,919 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2024 176,515 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2024 176,515 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2023 174,865 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2023 174,865 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2022 172,958 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier auxiliary battery (4.13 (a) (i))

excessive corrosion n/s and o/s outer sills

Pass 29 Mar 2021 169,998 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2021 169,996 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced behind the bumper (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 168,615 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill has filler in (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2020 168,615 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced lower wing area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill has filler in (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 165,600 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 162,387 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 162,387 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded front most wheel arch liner (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive crossmember (5.2.6)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 158,792 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear side and stop light lens damaged and temporarily repaired

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

Offside outer sill corroded outside scope of mot

Fail 18 Feb 2017 158,760 miles

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

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear side and stop light lens-damaged and temporarily repaired

Nearside door mirror glass missing

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

Offside outer sill corroded-outside scope of mot

Pass 15 Feb 2016 152,648 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 147,317 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 141,607 miles

Nearside rear tyre deteriorated and cracking/perishing

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

Temporary repair to nearside rear light cluster

Fail 10 Feb 2014 141,571 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside rear tyre deteriorated and cracking/perishing

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

Temporary repair to nearside rear light cluster

Pass 18 Feb 2013 136,443 miles

Oil leak

offside front and nearside rear tyres perishing/cracking in tread grooves

Pass 18 Feb 2012 130,348 miles

battery insecure

Pass 8 Feb 2011 123,781 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 9 Feb 2010 115,789 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2009 108,828 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 108,828 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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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T714 WDL is a 1999 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 T714 WDL, 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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T714 WDL is a 1999 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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