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T266 LAF

1999 Mazda Bongo

White Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

193,974 mi
Last recorded193,974 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Mazda Bongo125,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT266 LAF
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 193,974 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

vehicle only just met emission limits

Pass 25 Apr 2024 190,551 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

General underside corrosion

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle only just met emissions limits, will need attention to emissions system

Fail 24 Apr 2024 190,552 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

General underside corrosion

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2023 186,745 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

coolant pipes corrided

underside corrision

Fail 28 Apr 2023 186,725 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength box section by sunframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

underside corrision

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

coolant pipes corrided

Pass 20 Apr 2022 185,549 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 185,255 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2021 185,255 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 169,502 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer cill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner cill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner cill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

small offside coolant pipes corroded

Fail 9 Jun 2020 169,502 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer cill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner cill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner cill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

small offside coolant pipes corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2019 150,605 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 150,599 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick on the metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2018 140,634 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer brake pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 May 2018 140,634 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer brake pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 May 2017 130,219 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 130,021 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 125,380 miles

slight surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 16 Apr 2015 123,022 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

temporary door mirrors fitted to offside

Pass 24 Apr 2014 118,796 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

track rod end ball joint dust covers deteriorated

Fail 23 Apr 2014 118,754 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

track rod end ball joint dust covers deteriorated

Pass 14 Aug 2012 117,092 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 113,685 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 110,082 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 96,980 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 84,493 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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T266 LAF is a 1999 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 T266 LAF, 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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T266 LAF is a 1999 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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