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T239 ORP

1999 Mazda Bongo

Blue Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2024
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

283,278 mi
Last recorded283,278 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2023
Typical for 1999 Mazda Bongo125,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT239 ORP
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2023 283,278 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

underside corrosion

Pass 5 Oct 2022 281,482 miles

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

slight underside corrosion

Pass 4 Oct 2021 278,265 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2021 278,238 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both sides above springs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 277,233 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2020 277,220 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Oct 2019 273,011 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2019 272,998 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake operation is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (1.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced holed near bump stop (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Oct 2018 257,418 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front low (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

all repairs covered in underbody sealer

Fail 22 Oct 2018 257,412 miles

Front Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced both front inner wheel arches are holed from corrosion (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced the whole front crossmember is corroded (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced chassis holed from corrosion (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced inner wheel arched holed from corrosion (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced both inner sills holed from corrosion (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced both outer sills holed from corrosion (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front low (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 246,789 miles

Body has slight corrosion Numerous areas on underside. (6.1.B.2)

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

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint All (2.5.A.1c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion numerous points (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 28 Oct 2017 246,784 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor to sill area as marked. (6.1.B.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)

Body has slight corrosion Numerous areas on underside. (6.1.B.2)

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

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint All (2.5.A.1c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion numerous points (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2016 23,398 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 233,931 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion all round arches inner and outer all as marked (6.1.C.1)

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion under side as marked (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Inner Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion sill as marked (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Outer Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion sill as marked (6.1.C.1)

Offside Inner Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion sill as marked (6.1.C.1)

Offside Outer Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion sill as marked (6.1.C.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 219,410 miles

both inner rack ends have slight movement

Fail 7 Sep 2015

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush both rear d bushs (2.4.G.2)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings welding all marked with yellow chalk. sills inner and outer front archs (6.1.B.2)

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

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

both inner rack ends have slight movement

Pass 15 Sep 2014 201,270 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 201,984 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 180,560 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 180,100 miles

Nearside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 164,499 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 44,703 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 129,497 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Sep 2009 109,790 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 106,934 miles

both sill repaired and painted recently - inspect as best as possible

corroison to underside

recent repair and paint to rear chassis rail - inspect as best as possible

slight play n/s/f drop link rod

some play in n/s/f ball joint - mot boarder line - recommend replace

Fail 4 Feb 2009 106,608 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both sill repaired and painted recently - inspect as best as possible

corroison to underside

recent repair and paint to rear chassis rail - inspect as best as possible

slight play n/s/f drop link rod

some play in n/s/f ball joint - mot boarder line - recommend replace

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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T239 ORP is a 1999 Mazda Bongo in Blue with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 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 T239 ORP, 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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T239 ORP is a 1999 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 30 June 1999.

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