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T812 JLS

1999 Mazda Bongo

Silver Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

104,243 mi
Last recorded104,243 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2018
Typical for 1999 Mazda Bongo125,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT812 JLS
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2018 104,243 miles

Nearside Rear inner sill area corroded but not structural at bumper corner

Offside Rear inner sill area corroded but not structural at bumper corner

Plastic outer sill covers fitted

Fail 20 Feb 2018 104,232 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear inner sill area corroded but not structural at bumper corner

Offside Rear inner sill area corroded but not structural at bumper corner

Plastic outer sill covers fitted

Pass 4 Apr 2017 102,552 miles

All coil springs corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front brake hose insecure

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 23 Mar 2017 102,474 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Rear cross axle to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Rear across axle to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

All coil springs corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front brake hose insecure

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 99,172 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside inner sill corroded

Fail 9 Apr 2016 99,172 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside inner sill corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2015 96,318 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2014 93,678 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

underside of vehicle has corrosion

Pass 1 Nov 2012 88,255 miles

both front brake discs slightly corroded

both rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2011 82,234 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 82,234 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 74,727 miles

front brake discs very worn

rear brake discs scored

Fail 5 Oct 2010 74,725 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

rear brake discs scored

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

front brake discs very worn

Pass 7 Oct 2009 65,712 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 65,655 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.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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T812 JLS is a 1999 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 T812 JLS, 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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T812 JLS is a 1999 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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