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T231 KLS

1999 Mazda Bongo

White Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

157,144 mi
Last recorded157,144 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Mazda Bongo125,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT231 KLS
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 157,144 miles

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2025 153,209 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2024 150,764 miles

Vehicle undersealed

Pass 25 Jul 2023 147,283 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 142,843 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 140,075 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 136,554 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 133,822 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 127,673 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2018 127,673 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 125,750 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 123,699 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 123,699 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Apr 2015 121,759 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 119,642 miles

2 x front brake pipes corroding

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

o/s/f lower crossmember holed

o/s/f tyre wall gouged

Pass 18 Apr 2013 176,976 miles

Coolant pipe on OS of engine corroded

Fail 17 Apr 2013 176,976 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Coolant pipe on OS of engine corroded

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 110,569 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 101,379 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 101,379 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 96,798 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 18 Oct 2008 83,081 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 83,081 miles

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

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

unable to see front inner brake pads

unable to see rear brake pad thickness recommend brake inspection

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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T231 KLS is a 1999 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 T231 KLS, 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 T231 KLS registered?

T231 KLS is a 1999 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T231 KLS safe to buy?

The MOT history for T231 KLS shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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