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V138 BAN

1999 Mazda Bongo

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

176,549 mi
Last recorded176,549 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Mazda Bongo125,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV138 BAN
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 176,549 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2026 176,533 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 175,556 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 175,503 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 174,517 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 169,695 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 165,501 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXI JOINT (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 160,766 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 11 Feb 2020 160,766 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 157,644 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced GENERAL UNDERBODY (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 5 Mar 2019 157,644 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective BOTH CLOUDED (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced GENERAL UNDERBODY (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 156,064 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 152,416 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both lenses clouded (1.7.5a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion in patches (6.1.A.1)

Fail 3 Mar 2017 152,412 miles

Emissions not tested due to major leak (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both lenses clouded (1.7.5a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion in patches (6.1.A.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 150,090 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 146,285 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 142,709 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 137,236 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 133,907 miles

front pads low

Pass 5 Jun 2010 122,370 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 4 Jun 2010 122,370 miles

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Oil leak

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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V138 BAN is a 1999 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 V138 BAN, 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 V138 BAN registered?

V138 BAN is a 1999 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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