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T186 BFW

1999 Mazda Bongo

Blue Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

179,995 mi
Last recorded179,995 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 1999 Mazda Bongo125,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT186 BFW
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 179,995 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2025 179,995 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2024 179,535 miles

Both rear wheel arches rusting

Both sills rusting

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 14 Sep 2024 179,535 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Both rear wheel arches rusting

Both sills rusting

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 177,716 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2023 177,716 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 175,753 miles

Coolant hose seeping at the rear

General under body corrosion

Rear wheel arches rusting

Pass 3 Sep 2021 171,791 miles

Both inner sills rusting at the rear

Both rear wheel arches rusting

General under body corrosion

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 26 Aug 2021 171,791 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill by suspension arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Both inner sills rusting at the rear

Both rear wheel arches rusting

General under body corrosion

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2020 165,646 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2020 165,490 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive mid sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive mid sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 165,307 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear BOTH rear arches rusty

Pass 21 Aug 2018 162,080 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 161,685 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear fog lamp damaged but not showing white light.

Fail 20 Jul 2017 161,673 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/r fog light lens damaged but not showing white light to rear

Pass 25 Aug 2016 152,088 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 152,088 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 137,599 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 119,610 miles

O/S/R TYRE WALL PERISHED

Pass 30 Aug 2013 109,850 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 98,698 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 98,697 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 94,628 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 90,235 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 90,235 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 82,409 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 73,174 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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T186 BFW is a 1999 Mazda Bongo in Blue with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 T186 BFW, 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 T186 BFW registered?

T186 BFW is a 1999 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T186 BFW safe to buy?

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