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V235 MAU

1999 Mazda Bongo

Grey Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

133,865 mi
Last recorded133,865 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Mazda Bongo125,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV235 MAU
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 133,865 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2026 133,865 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 132,879 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2024 132,879 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2023 127,873 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 125,406 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 122,380 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 120,576 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2020 120,576 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2019 116,817 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 115,180 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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V235 MAU is a 1999 Mazda Bongo in Grey with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 V235 MAU, 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 V235 MAU registered?

V235 MAU is a 1999 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 11 September 1999.

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