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V233 HWA

1999 Mazda Bongo

White Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,009 mi
Last recorded95,009 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 1999 Mazda Bongo125,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV233 HWA
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 95,009 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 94,917 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fail 28 Aug 2024 94,196 miles

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Petrol fumes through heating/ventilation system into cabin.

Pass 7 Aug 2023 91,933 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 tyres. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Aug 2023 91,933 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both sides. (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 tyres. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2022 83,260 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 4 Aug 2022 83,260 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BOTH SIDES (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Jul 2021 76,794 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2021 76,794 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 72,714 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 71,388 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 64,385 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 63,436 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 62,232 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 57,225 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 54,634 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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V233 HWA is a 1999 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V233 HWA, 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 V233 HWA registered?

V233 HWA is a 1999 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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