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V487 HHP

1999 Mazda Bongo

White Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

123,491 mi
Last recorded123,491 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 Mazda Bongo125,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV487 HHP
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 123,491 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Chassis leg (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 117,233 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2024 117,076 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 109,808 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2023 109,802 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger front and rear face (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger rear face (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 105,699 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2022 105,696 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2021 2,589 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 100,740 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 96,428 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 92,000 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 89,928 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 88,775 miles

both sills starting to corrode.

Pass 13 Aug 2015 85,917 miles

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

rear exhaust box corroded.

Fail 13 Aug 2015 85,917 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear exhaust box corroded.

Pass 12 Aug 2014 77,533 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

offside front wiper starting to split.

Pass 19 Aug 2013 70,578 miles

All tyres perished in treads

Pass 23 Aug 2012 61,699 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 61,511 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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V487 HHP is a 1999 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 V487 HHP, 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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V487 HHP is a 1999 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 December 1999.

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