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T889 TBA

1999 Mazda Bongo

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

65,352 mi
Last recorded65,352 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 Mazda Bongo125,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT889 TBA
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 65,352 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2025 65,352 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 64,092 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ( all covered in grease or other material) (1.1.11 (c))

underbody heavily covered in underseal

Pass 30 Aug 2023 62,955 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front radiator support/cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Engine mount corroded

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted & scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2022 61,689 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Under body & suspension components covered in grease or other material

Pass 19 Aug 2021 59,798 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases In front of rear flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened OS/NS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Fog light switch , separate.

Under body & suspension components covered in grease or other material

Pass 19 Aug 2020 58,560 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle has extender fitted

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Fog light switch , separate.

Under body & suspension components covered in grease or other material

Fail 19 Aug 2020 58,560 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle has extender fitted

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Fog light switch , separate.

Under body & suspension components covered in grease or other material

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened Seat belt extender frayed , Removed at time of test (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 56,831 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material most pipes are coated in waxoil (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split on end (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 55,129 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs inner faces adversely worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 52,961 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 51,502 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 48,632 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 44,699 miles

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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T889 TBA is a 1999 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 T889 TBA, 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 T889 TBA registered?

T889 TBA is a 1999 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T889 TBA safe to buy?

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