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T281 LBK

1999 Mazda Bongo

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

188,083 mi
Last recorded188,083 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Mazda Bongo125,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT281 LBK
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 188,083 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

corrosion on offside sill

underside of vehicle very rusty

Pass 3 Oct 2024 188,016 miles

Central Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs on inner and outer faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both lower arm ball joint gaiters (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Central Front Lower both front fog lights not working

Central Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from several areas of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Upper Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened general suspension corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Front Upper radiator bracket corroded

Central Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs on inner and outer faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Upper Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened general suspension corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Upper general under body corrosion

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper light lens cracked

Fail 3 Oct 2024 188,015 miles

Central Front Upper Headlamp aim unable to be tested due to deteriorated lenses (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Central Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs on inner and outer faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both lower arm ball joint gaiters (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Central Front Lower both front fog lights not working

Central Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from several areas of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Upper Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened general suspension corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Front Upper radiator bracket corroded

Central Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs on inner and outer faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Upper Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened general suspension corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Upper general under body corrosion

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper light lens cracked

Pass 25 Sep 2023 187,802 miles

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

Nearside tail light cracked

front fog light not working

front radiator support corroded

front suspension corroded

general body corrosion

Fail 25 Sep 2023 187,802 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside tail light cracked

front fog light not working

front radiator support corroded

front suspension corroded

general body corrosion

Pass 12 Oct 2022 187,290 miles

Central Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both dust covers (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Central Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner and outer sills on both side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Oct 2022 187,289 miles

Central Front Upper Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no beam pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Central Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both dust covers (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Central Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner and outer sills on both side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 186,186 miles

both front inner arches starting to corrode

both front lower arm ball joint dust covers deteriorated

both inner sills starting to corrode

Fail 29 Sep 2021 186,155 miles

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch/cross member next to front frame bolt (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both front inner arches starting to corrode

both front lower arm ball joint dust covers deteriorated

both inner sills starting to corrode

Pass 9 Oct 2020 184,039 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2019 181,677 miles

Both front lower ball joint rubber gaiters cracking

Front brake discs corroded at edges of inner surfaces

Fail 8 Oct 2019 181,677 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Both front lower ball joint rubber gaiters cracking

Front brake discs corroded at edges of inner surfaces

Pass 27 Sep 2018 178,491 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2014 142,631 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

rear wiper split & not clearing screen

Fail 24 Nov 2014 142,631 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

rear wiper split & not clearing screen

Pass 30 Nov 2013 124,685 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 124,223 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Feb 2013 124,223 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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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T281 LBK is a 1999 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 T281 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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T281 LBK is a 1999 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 July 1999.

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