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V137 LAH

1999 Mazda Bongo

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

171,574 mi
Last recorded171,574 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Mazda Bongo125,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV137 LAH
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 171,574 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2026 171,571 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2025 171,477 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2025 171,472 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 May 2022 165,897 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2021 155,957 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 144,842 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking around tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking around tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 138,624 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Nail in sidwall of tyre

Fail 11 Jul 2019 138,624 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Nail in sidwall of tyre

Pass 24 Jul 2018 132,460 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 126,880 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 120,091 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 111,888 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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V137 LAH is a 1999 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 V137 LAH, 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 V137 LAH registered?

V137 LAH is a 1999 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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