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T188 GBT

1999 Mazda Bongo

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

153,173 mi
Last recorded153,173 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Mazda Bongo125,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT188 GBT
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 153,173 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2026 153,173 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill front of rear wheel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2025 145,479 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2025 145,468 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 140,842 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 136,192 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 131,573 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 130,581 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 129,055 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 115,965 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 112,417 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 107,378 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 99,387 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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T188 GBT is a 1999 Mazda Bongo in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 T188 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T188 GBT registered?

T188 GBT is a 1999 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T188 GBT safe to buy?

The MOT history for T188 GBT shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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