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W488 KJV

1999 Mazda Bongo

White Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

101,753 mi
Last recorded101,753 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2019
Typical for 1999 Mazda Bongo125,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW488 KJV
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2019 101,753 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged cracking (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2018 100,298 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 95,298 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 7 Jul 2017 95,233 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 92,406 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 91,338 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 89,327 miles

Undercarriage including metal brake pipes wax protected not allowing complete inspection.

Pass 19 Jun 2013 87,393 miles

Undercarriage and metal brake pipes wax protected not allowing complete inspection.

Fail 19 Jun 2013 87,393 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Undercarriage and metal brake pipes wax protected not allowing complete inspection.

Pass 24 Jul 2012 84,658 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 91,847 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 86,231 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 73,015 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 63,338 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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W488 KJV is a 1999 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 W488 KJV, 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 W488 KJV registered?

W488 KJV is a 1999 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is W488 KJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for W488 KJV shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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