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T178 ERT

1999 Mazda Bongo

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

142,412 mi
Last recorded142,412 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 1999 Mazda Bongo125,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT178 ERT
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 142,412 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

under side as under sealed

Pass 8 Jul 2024 136,157 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2024 144,804 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn heavily corroded also (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting above nsf drive shaft ,, (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

front cross member corroded on the offside

front panel corroded

various corrosion spots under vehicle body / chassis

Pass 4 Jul 2023 143,748 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive underside rusty and repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal underside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust rusty

Fail 3 Jul 2023 143,745 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive underside rusty and repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal underside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust rusty

Pass 15 Mar 2021 141,121 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2021 141,121 miles

Offside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Pass 30 May 2020 140,255 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 136,269 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2018 129,691 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2018 129,260 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear inner sill (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting inner arch (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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 13 Sep 2017 114,977 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 109,063 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 104,077 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 104,062 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings front to rear inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings nearside under wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings offside front to rear inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings offside under wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Fail 11 Aug 2015 104,339 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 99,488 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 94,928 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 89,183 miles

o/s door latch missing

Pass 4 Aug 2011 83,448 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

os rear floor corroded

Fail 4 Aug 2011 83,448 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

os rear floor corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2010 76,319 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 70,137 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Aug 2009 70,137 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 62,076 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 62,076 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 52,401 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 72,768 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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T178 ERT is a 1999 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 T178 ERT, 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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T178 ERT is a 1999 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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