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V623 VAG

1999 Mazda Bongo

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

163,170 mi
Last recorded163,170 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 1999 Mazda Bongo125,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV623 VAG
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 163,170 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 162,116 miles
Fail 13 May 2024 162,112 miles

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

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill has a hole in it (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both side's (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Small Split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 May 2023 156,521 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 May 2023 156,521 miles

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2022 144,938 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 May 2021 134,895 miles
Fail 24 May 2021 134,895 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2020 130,577 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 29 May 2019 122,461 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2018 112,397 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 11 May 2018 112,397 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 May 2017 103,512 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 11 May 2016 97,441 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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V623 VAG is a 1999 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 1,999cc 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 V623 VAG, 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 V623 VAG registered?

V623 VAG is a 1999 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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The MOT history for V623 VAG shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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