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T166 SNG

1999 Mazda Bongo

White Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

252,159 mi
Last recorded252,159 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 1999 Mazda Bongo125,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT166 SNG
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 252,159 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2024 240,238 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2024 240,238 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2023 228,977 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2023 228,975 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2022 216,009 miles

o/s outer and inner sills starting to corrode

slight play to rear anti roll bar bushes

wipers slightly smearing

Fail 22 Jun 2022 215,734 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2021 200,136 miles

o/s/r outer sill starting to corrode

Pass 2 Jul 2020 187,641 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 176,924 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Apr 2019 176,924 miles

Rear fog lamp does not face the rear (4.5.4 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 May 2018 174,266 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Pipe (7.1.2)

Fail 2 May 2018 174,094 miles

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Pipe (7.1.2)

Pass 10 May 2017 172,896 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 170,119 miles

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)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 153,478 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 153,478 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 141,755 miles

Minor leak from centre silencer

Pass 24 Feb 2014 127,502 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 127,498 miles

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 110,386 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 103,519 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 103,519 miles

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.

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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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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