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T72 GBT

1999 Mazda Bongo

White Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

164,670 mi
Last recorded164,670 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 1999 Mazda Bongo125,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT72 GBT
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 164,670 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2026 164,670 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2025 158,771 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2025 158,767 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Power steering ram leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 152,714 miles

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 150,561 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases On joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 149,512 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 147,788 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Hub seal damp

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play inner D bushes and outer drop links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 147,242 miles

Nearside rear hubseal

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 135,174 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))

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

slight oil leak from nearside rear hub

Pass 25 Sep 2018 124,864 miles

Nearside Rear hub / backplate slightly damp

Offside Front Lower ball joint dust cover slight pin hole

Offside Front Outer track rod end dust cover slight pin hole

Fail 25 Sep 2018 124,864 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear hub / backplate slightly damp

Offside Front Lower ball joint dust cover slight pin hole

Offside Front Outer track rod end dust cover slight pin hole

Pass 15 Aug 2017 115,162 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 115,155 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases section (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 111,035 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 99,202 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 95,300 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 89,555 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 89,555 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

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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T72 GBT is a 1999 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 T72 GBT, 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 T72 GBT registered?

T72 GBT is a 1999 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T72 GBT safe to buy?

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