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V391 GAW

1999 Mazda Bongo

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

238,322 mi
Last recorded238,322 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 Mazda Bongo125,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV391 GAW
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 238,322 miles

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced WHEEL ARCH AREA (6.1.1 (c) (i))

OUTER SILL COVERS FITTED

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL AREA (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

UNDER SIDE COVERED IN THICK UNDER SILL

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 237,532 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 236,110 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 231,100 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 226,593 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2021 222,826 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 219,264 miles

Coolant leak advise investigation ()

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

body underseal

cooling fan lose

exhaust corroded

propshaft removed

weld repairs

Pass 28 Mar 2019 211,565 miles

Front prop removed

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

Offside Front brake hose bolt worn (slightly damaged )

Offside Rear fog lamp losing colour (red bulb going white)

Oil leak

Rear brake pads look low(limited vision )

Signs of coolant leaking

Under tray/ sill covers fitted

corrosion in offside front brake hose ferrule

extensive welding repairs effected to vehicle

underside heavily undersealed (limited vision on some components /repairs etc

Fail 28 Mar 2019 211,565 miles

Front prop removed

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

Offside Front brake hose bolt worn (slightly damaged )

Offside Rear fog lamp losing colour (red bulb going white)

Oil leak

Rear brake pads look low(limited vision )

Signs of coolant leaking

Under tray/ sill covers fitted

corrosion in offside front brake hose ferrule

extensive welding repairs effected to vehicle

underside heavily undersealed (limited vision on some components /repairs etc

Fail 11 Mar 2019 211,512 miles

Nearside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury outer wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front prop removed

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside inner sill corroded

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak

Rear brake pads low

Signs of coolant leaking

Under tray/ sill covers fitted

Pass 15 Mar 2018 190,931 miles

Front prop shaft been removed

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Signs of coolant leak

Sill covers fitted

Under tray fitted

Fail 12 Mar 2018 190,931 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Front prop shaft been removed

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Signs of coolant leak

Sill covers fitted

Under tray fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2017 170,526 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

windscreen scratched.

Pass 22 Mar 2016 160,985 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2016 160,981 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 155,639 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 154,778 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 131,877 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 131,877 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Fail 20 Mar 2013 110,154 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 110,154 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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V391 GAW is a 1999 Mazda Bongo in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V391 GAW, 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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V391 GAW is a 1999 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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