CarVerify

Free Car Check

T824 JTR

1999 Mazda Bongo

White Diesel 2490cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,140 mi
Last recorded141,140 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Mazda Bongo125,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationT824 JTR
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 141,140 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2026 141,135 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2025 137,719 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2025 137,714 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 134,605 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 132,436 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 128,952 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 122,591 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

both front fog lamps not working

plastic sill covers obscuring view

Fail 27 Jul 2021 122,573 miles

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

both front fog lamps not working

plastic sill covers obscuring view

Pass 24 Aug 2020 119,086 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s/f inner sill and n/s/r inner panel holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 117,427 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2019 117,427 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 113,864 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2017 111,927 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 111,925 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Not working (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 108,647 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 25 Jul 2016 108,630 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 104,947 miles

child seat fitted not allowing for full inspection of adult seat belt

front and rear discs in poor condition

Fail 28 Jul 2015 104,786 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

tailpipe protrudes ?

Pass 4 Aug 2014 99,177 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 95,452 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 89,732 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 9 Jul 2012 89,732 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 78,809 miles

Battery insecure

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
Full Mazda Bongo reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

T824 JTR 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 66.7%.

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 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 T824 JTR, 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

How do I check the history of T824 JTR?

You can check the full history of T824 JTR by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was T824 JTR registered?

T824 JTR is a 1999 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T824 JTR safe to buy?

The MOT history for T824 JTR shows 24 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does T824 JTR have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on T824 JTR. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.