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V733 EPV

1999 Mazda Bongo

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

91,481 mi
Last recorded91,481 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2023
Typical for 1999 Mazda Bongo125,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV733 EPV
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2023 91,481 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2023 91,478 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2022 91,399 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier both batteries (4.13 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both lamp lenses deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive between engine & gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

early corrosion on both sills and rear wheel arches

rear brakes binding

Pass 13 Jul 2021 90,576 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier both batteries (4.13 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamp lenses deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive between engine & gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

early corrosion on nearside & offside sill sections

front number plate partially obscured but not likely to be misread

Pass 14 Jul 2020 88,246 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight obstruction (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from gearbox bell housing maybe rear crank shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 85,511 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin no reserve travel on hand brake (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 83,515 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2 places (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 75,512 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2017 75,512 miles

Electrical wiring deteriorated and bare wires exposed leisure battery terminals exposed and insecure (1.9.2c)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced electrical connection damaged (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 75,097 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 74,207 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 73,060 miles

All four tyre are in a poor condition due to age related cracking but no ply exposed

Oil leak

Fail 27 Feb 2014 73,059 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

All four tyre are in a poor condition due to age related cracking but no ply exposed

Oil leak

Pass 11 Feb 2013 71,056 miles

All four tyres in poor condition, sidewalls cracking and worn low

Oil leak

Pass 21 Oct 2011 68,016 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front tyres and o/s/r tyres perishing

Fail 19 Oct 2011 67,970 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front tyres and o/s/r tyres perishing

Pass 25 Oct 2010 64,466 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 63,565 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 63,565 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 57,599 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 52,928 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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V733 EPV is a 1999 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 V733 EPV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V733 EPV registered?

V733 EPV is a 1999 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is V733 EPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for V733 EPV shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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