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V45 PBA

1999 Mazda Bongo

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

64,640 mi
Last recorded64,640 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2024
Typical for 1999 Mazda Bongo125,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV45 PBA
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2024 64,640 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2021 63,512 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2021 63,512 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 61,542 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 60,009 miles

exhaust rusty

Fail 29 Jun 2017 60,009 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

exhaust rusty

Pass 13 Jun 2016 59,787 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 58,591 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 56,934 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 55,365 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre has slight cut in tread area

Fail 7 May 2013 55,364 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre has slight cut in tread area

Pass 18 Apr 2012 54,729 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 54,728 miles

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

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

battery insecure

Pass 23 Apr 2010 50,873 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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V45 PBA is a 1999 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 V45 PBA, 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 V45 PBA registered?

V45 PBA is a 1999 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 October 1999.

Is V45 PBA safe to buy?

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