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V889 XAG

1999 Mazda Bongo

White Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

162,697 mi
Last recorded162,697 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Mazda Bongo125,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV889 XAG
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 162,697 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2025 151,982 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 149,181 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 145,761 miles

Body starting to show signs of corrosion

Fuel cap seal perished/cracked

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 8 Jun 2023 145,761 miles

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Body starting to show signs of corrosion

Fuel cap seal perished/cracked

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 144,799 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 143,459 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 143,071 miles

Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 139,683 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 136,166 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Inner Tail light N/W (In tailgate)

Fail 30 Apr 2018 136,166 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (3.5.1i)

Offside Lower Rear fog lamp not working Rusted contacts + Bulb 382 (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Inner Tail light N/W (In tailgate)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 131,821 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 131,820 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 May 2016 123,526 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 115,221 miles

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

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

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

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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V889 XAG is a 1999 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V889 XAG, 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 V889 XAG registered?

V889 XAG is a 1999 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is V889 XAG safe to buy?

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