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T742 BDV

1999 Mazda Bongo

White Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2025
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

195,395 mi
Last recorded195,395 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2024
Typical for 1999 Mazda Bongo125,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT742 BDV
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2024 195,395 miles

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2024 195,395 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 185,897 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2023 185,897 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 170,862 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2021 170,542 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 163,339 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2020 163,339 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wheel arch corroded ( bottom of arch ) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear sill next to wheel arch corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 8 May 2019 162,308 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel arch rust

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 8 May 2019 162,308 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking support (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear wheel arch rust

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 May 2018 161,800 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 161,799 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2017 159,720 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from middle section with flexi joint in (7.1.2)

Offside outer sill damaged

corrosion starting on the front part of the nearside rear wheel arch

corrosion to the front part of the offside rear wheel arch

fuel tank quite badly dented

Fail 19 Apr 2017 159,720 miles

Electrical wiring insecure negative battery terminal (1.9.2a)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing complete fuel cap missing (7.2.4a)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Rear Statutory seat belt missing seatbelt/s missing for rear passenger seat/s (5.1.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from middle section with flexi joint in (7.1.2)

Offside outer sill damaged

corrosion starting on the front part of the nearside rear wheel arch

corrosion to the front part of the offside rear wheel arch

fuel tank quite badly dented

Pass 14 Apr 2016 156,822 miles

Rear REAR SEAT BELTS REMOVED AND DAY SEAT FITTED

Fail 14 Apr 2016 156,822 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear REAR SEAT BELTS REMOVED AND DAY SEAT FITTED

Fail 7 Apr 2015 151,893 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 151,893 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 140,389 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 140,389 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 128,125 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 122,901 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 119,231 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 119,226 miles

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

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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T742 BDV is a 1999 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 T742 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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T742 BDV is a 1999 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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