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T212 TRH

1999 Mazda Bongo

Silver Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

144,167 mi
Last recorded144,167 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Mazda Bongo125,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT212 TRH
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 144,167 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2025 144,158 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Due to coolant leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb ? Lens ? (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Coolant leak x 2 ()

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 141,239 miles

corrosion forming both rear wheel arches

Fail 2 Dec 2024 141,223 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

corrosion forming both rear wheel arches

Pass 7 Dec 2023 136,518 miles

steering ramp damp

surface corrosion forming underside of vehicle.

Fail 30 Nov 2023 136,513 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear (flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

steering ramp damp

surface corrosion forming underside of vehicle.

Pass 28 Nov 2022 131,302 miles

some bulbs in hi level inop

surface corrosion forming underside of vehicle

Fail 28 Nov 2022 131,298 miles

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

some bulbs in hi level inop

surface corrosion forming underside of vehicle

Pass 2 Dec 2021 127,189 miles

n/s/r inner anti roll bar bush has slight play

o/s steering rack damp

some bulbs in high level stop light not working

underside of vehicle rusty

Pass 11 Dec 2020 122,764 miles

steering rack damp

surface corrosion forming underside of vehicle

Pass 26 Nov 2019 118,528 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2019 118,528 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 109,991 miles

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

power steering rack leaking

Pass 5 Dec 2017 102,153 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2017 102,149 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2016 96,334 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 96,324 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 89,396 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2015 89,396 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2014 78,440 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2014 78,437 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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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T212 TRH is a 1999 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 T212 TRH, 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 T212 TRH registered?

T212 TRH is a 1999 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T212 TRH safe to buy?

The MOT history for T212 TRH shows 21 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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