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T278 LBK

1999 Mazda Bongo

White Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

219,444 mi
Last recorded219,444 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 1999 Mazda Bongo125,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT278 LBK
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 219,444 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under side rusty

Fail 11 Jul 2025 219,427 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

corrosion present underside vehicle

Pass 9 Aug 2024 219,062 miles

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

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

corrosion present underside of vehicle

Fail 8 Aug 2024 219,055 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

corrosion present underside of vehicle

Pass 21 Mar 2023 216,528 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 213,218 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2022 213,218 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 208,904 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 202,622 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 183,526 miles

Exhaust flexible joint deteriorated

Front foglight nearside inoperative

Fail 21 May 2018 183,524 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Boot lid damaged and likely to cause injury Light cluster trim (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust flexible joint deteriorated

Front foglight nearside inoperative

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 166,734 miles

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

Nearside front tyre cracked and perishing.

Offside front tyre worn to legal limit + nail.

Offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit.

Fail 16 Jun 2017 166,734 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside front tyre cracked and perishing.

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside front tyre worn to legal limit + nail.

Offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit.

Pass 16 Jun 2016 142,904 miles

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 16 Jun 2016 142,904 miles

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

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 May 2015 119,107 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Jun 2014 102,572 miles

All tyres worn close to legal limit.

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 102,572 miles

All tyres worn close to legal limit.

Pass 10 Jun 2013 92,920 miles

acceptable windscreen stickers* headlamp intensity poor,patterns indistinct and difficult to align - just acceptable*rear indicators losing orange effect* shields on outer sills, underbody,etc, restrict examination*

tyres perished in general,both os tyre walls perished and splitting* underbody muddy in places*

Pass 12 Jun 2012 86,331 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 86,331 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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T278 LBK is a 1999 Mazda Bongo in White with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 T278 LBK, 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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T278 LBK is a 1999 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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