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V982 MJM

1999 Mazda Bongo

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

220,731 mi
Last recorded220,731 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2023
Typical for 1999 Mazda Bongo125,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV982 MJM
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2023 220,731 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexy section (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Slight surface corrosion underside / sills &c. [Previously welded &c..]

Surface corrosion all brake discs

Pass 25 Jul 2022 219,538 miles

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

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced through out (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2022 219,507 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced through out (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 219,085 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

varous underbody corrosion

Fail 4 Nov 2021 219,041 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced dipped beam (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced main beam (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

varous underbody corrosion

Pass 2 Nov 2020 218,382 miles

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

General corrosion to underside of vehicle

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Oct 2020 218,377 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

General corrosion to underside of vehicle

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 214,376 miles

Nearside Front Brake binding

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 8 Apr 2019 214,330 miles

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Cross member area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill area- several places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis near rear shock mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake binding

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 211,542 miles

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

Nearside inner and outer sills corroded and not within prescribed areas

Offside inner and outer sills corroded and not within prescribed areas

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 Apr 2018 211,542 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill area x 2 (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside inner and outer sills corroded and not within prescribed areas

Offside inner and outer sills corroded and not within prescribed areas

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 208,611 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 21 Mar 2017 208,599 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases backbox (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 207,188 miles

general corrosion to underside of vehicle not excessive at time of test

slight fluid seepage from steering rack

Pass 24 Mar 2015 205,815 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 203,415 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2014 203,415 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 201,089 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 Mar 2013 201,089 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Outer Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

foglight not working on tralier socket

Pass 14 Mar 2012 197,565 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 186,893 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 172,803 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2008 160,627 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 160,625 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear seat belts not tested

slight play in offside front drop link

Pass 15 Aug 2007 144,454 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 23 May 2006 124,816 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s/f disc scored

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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V982 MJM is a 1999 Mazda Bongo in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V982 MJM, 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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V982 MJM is a 1999 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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