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V53 BAN

1999 Mazda Bongo

Silver Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

133,593 mi
Last recorded133,593 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Mazda Bongo125,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV53 BAN
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 133,593 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 31 Mar 2026 133,593 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too high both headlights. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 132,612 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2023 132,579 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced - Splayed projection / oxidized excessively (4.1.4 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

- Suspension and it braking components have varied stages f corrosion

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened - Corrosion friction surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2021 126,139 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2021 126,128 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength END OF BODY SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2020 122,856 miles

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides x2 (5.2.3 (e))

both head lamps starting too fade

Fail 27 Apr 2020 122,854 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides x2 (5.2.3 (e))

both head lamps starting too fade

Pass 8 Mar 2019 118,590 miles

Exhaust rusty.

Front Both jacking points rusty.

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

Pass 22 Feb 2018 118,092 miles

Front Brake discs and pads worn low.

Nearside Rear 1/2 shaft seal starting to leak.

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust rusty.

Pass 13 Mar 2017 114,901 miles

Front Both lower suspension ball joint covers cracking.

Pass 10 Mar 2016 108,165 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 95,199 miles

Center and rear exhaust sections holed.

Pass 7 Mar 2014 86,183 miles

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 7 Mar 2014 86,183 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 7 Mar 2013 74,911 miles

All tyres are worn on inner and outer edges

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

front tyres low at 2mm

Pass 2 Mar 2012 63,234 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 59,241 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 46,720 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 75,002 miles

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 10 Mar 2008 75,000 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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V53 BAN is a 1999 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 V53 BAN, 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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V53 BAN is a 1999 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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