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T169 GBT

1999 Mazda Bongo

Silver Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

175,731 mi
Last recorded175,731 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 Mazda Bongo125,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT169 GBT
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 175,731 miles

front brake discs are slightly corroded

o/s front inner sill is holed and corroded, not within any prescribed

Pass 21 Nov 2024 169,753 miles

n/s and o/s inner sills have slight surface corrosion

Fail 20 Nov 2024 169,753 miles

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

n/s and o/s front inner sills are holed and corroded, not within any prescribed areas

n/s and o/s inner sills have slight surface corrosion

Pass 30 Nov 2023 163,081 miles

front brake discs are slightly corroded

n/s and o/s inner sills have slight surface corrosion

Fail 22 Nov 2023 163,081 miles

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

front brake discs are slightly corroded

n/s and o/s inner sills have slight surface corrosion

Pass 25 Nov 2022 157,802 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 152,139 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2021 152,139 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 146,160 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 145,562 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 141,504 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 133,686 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 133,191 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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T169 GBT is a 1999 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 T169 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 T169 GBT registered?

T169 GBT is a 1999 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T169 GBT safe to buy?

The MOT history for T169 GBT shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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