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T822 NWL

1999 Mazda Bongo

White Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2026
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

149,876 mi
Last recorded149,876 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2025
Typical for 1999 Mazda Bongo125,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT822 NWL
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2025 149,876 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2025 149,742 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 148,660 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 139,894 miles

Front both front suspension arm bushes deteriorated with play but not excessive

Front brake discs becoming worn and corroded

Front brake pads appear to be wearing thin but not fully visible

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear lamp unit cracked

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer signs of seepage of grease around constant velocity joint

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Rear brake pads appear to be wearing thin but not fully visible

Rear brake pipe becoming corroded

Rear signs of corrosion and wear to brake discs

handbrake becoming high

slight perishing to all tyres

vehicle corroded

Fail 8 Nov 2022 139,893 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front both front suspension arm bushes deteriorated with play but not excessive

Front brake discs becoming worn and corroded

Front brake pads appear to be wearing thin but not fully visible

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear lamp unit cracked

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer signs of seepage of grease around constant velocity joint

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Rear brake pads appear to be wearing thin but not fully visible

Rear brake pipe becoming corroded

Rear signs of corrosion and wear to brake discs

exhaust catalytic convertor deteriorated

handbrake becoming high

slight perishing to all tyres

vehicle corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2021 128,192 miles

both rear anti-roll bar "D" bushes becoming worn

both rear anti-roll bar drop link bushes becoming worn

n/s head lamp becoming deteriorated

Fail 29 Sep 2021 128,192 miles

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

both rear anti-roll bar "D" bushes becoming worn

both rear anti-roll bar drop link bushes becoming worn

n/s head lamp becoming deteriorated

Pass 9 Oct 2020 117,802 miles

n/s headlamp becoming deteriorted

Fail 9 Oct 2020 117,802 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

n/s headlamp becoming deteriorted

Pass 10 Oct 2019 110,559 miles

n/s headlamp becoming deteriorated

slight play in n/s/r anti-roll bar drop link bush

Pass 27 Sep 2018 102,529 miles

Nearside Rear minor play in anti roll bar d bush

Nearside Rear tyre becoming worn and slightly perished

Nearside headlamp deteriorated

Offside Front slight perishing to tyre

Offside Rear lamp unit cracked

Offside Rear slight perishing to tyre

exhaust system becoming corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2017 96,005 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 96,005 miles

Central Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Central Rear Statutory seat belt missing rear (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing rear (5.1.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 43% (3.7.B.5b)

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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T822 NWL is a 1999 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 T822 NWL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T822 NWL registered?

T822 NWL is a 1999 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T822 NWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for T822 NWL shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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