MOT Status
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252,159 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))
both rear chassis starting to corrode
both rear tyres on 3m and perishing
front crossmember corroded
high level stop light not working
inner and outer sills corroded outside prescribed area
oil leak
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))
both rear chassis starting to corrode
both rear tyres on 3m and perishing
front crossmember corroded
high level stop light not working
inner and outer sills corroded outside prescribed area
oil leak
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
high level stop light not working
o/s rear outer sill corroded but outside prescribed area
oil leak
Emissions unable to be completed exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both rear D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
center exhaust flex pipe starting to deteriorate
high level stop light not working
o/s rear outer sill corroded but outside prescribed area
oil leak
o/s outer and inner sills starting to corrode
slight play to rear anti roll bar bushes
wipers slightly smearing
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
o/s outer and inner sills starting to corrode
slight play to rear anti roll bar bushes
wipers slightly smearing
o/s/r outer sill starting to corrode
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear fog lamp does not face the rear (4.5.4 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Pipe (7.1.2)
Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Pipe (7.1.2)
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Minor leak from centre silencer
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Mazda Bongo?
Based on 251,584 MOT tests across 14,362 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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T166 SNG is a 1999 Mazda Bongo in White with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.
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 T166 SNG, 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 T166 SNG registered?
T166 SNG is a 1999 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1999.
Is T166 SNG safe to buy?
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