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T167 GBT

1999 Mazda Bongo

Grey Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

175,696 mi
Last recorded175,696 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 Mazda Bongo125,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT167 GBT
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 175,696 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2025 175,696 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 172,300 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Oil leak, but not excessive Hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Oil leak, but not excessive Hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 163,845 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Rear live axle differential oil leak from both ends

Pass 7 Nov 2022 159,749 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 157,294 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 156,424 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 155,352 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2018 152,202 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 147,407 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 141,189 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 141,108 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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T167 GBT is a 1999 Mazda Bongo in Grey with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 T167 GBT, 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 T167 GBT registered?

T167 GBT is a 1999 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is T167 GBT safe to buy?

The MOT history for T167 GBT shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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