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T736 VHO

1999 Mazda Bongo

Blue Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

166,234 mi
Last recorded166,234 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 Mazda Bongo125,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT736 VHO
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 166,234 miles

Underneath undersealed.

n/s/r outer sill corroded not classed as structural.

o/s/r outer sill and inner sill corroded, not classed as structural.

Pass 18 Nov 2024 163,864 miles

Brake discs deteriorated.

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

Underneath heavily undersealed.

n/s outer sill corroded and holed at rear, not classed as structural.

o/s outer sill corroded.

Fail 18 Nov 2024 163,864 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake discs deteriorated.

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

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

Underneath heavily undersealed.

n/s outer sill corroded and holed at rear, not classed as structural.

o/s outer sill corroded.

Pass 28 Nov 2023 163,672 miles

Brake discs slightly deteriorated.

Front tyres slightly worn on edges.

Heavily undersealed underneath.

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

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

Rear of n/s outer sill corroded and holed, not structural.

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

Pass 10 Nov 2022 161,640 miles

Front brakes dragging slightly.

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

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

Underneath heavily undersealed

n/s beam image poor.

n/s/r outer sill corroded.

Fail 10 Nov 2022 161,640 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Front brakes dragging slightly.

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

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

Underneath heavily undersealed

n/s beam image poor.

n/s/r outer sill corroded.

Pass 9 Nov 2021 159,933 miles

Heavily undersealed underneath.

Rear brake discs deteriorated.

n/s/f tyre slightly wearing outer edge

n/s/r outer sill slightly corroded.

Pass 13 Nov 2020 158,208 miles

Rear brake discs slightly deteriorated.

Fail 13 Nov 2020 158,208 miles

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

Rear brake discs slightly deteriorated.

o/s inner sill corroded at front, not structural.

o/s outer sill corroded, not classed as structural.

Pass 2 May 2019 153,827 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 146,123 miles

Brake discs slightly deteriorated.

Pass 16 May 2017 143,519 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 16 May 2017 143,519 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 3 Nov 2015 137,656 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 3 Nov 2015 137,656 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2014 132,459 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Nov 2014 132,459 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 128,685 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 120,246 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 109,306 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 99,343 miles

both front tyres cracked/perished

both rear tyres cracked/perished

various suspension componenets becomming corroded

vehicle becomming corroded

Fail 19 Oct 2009 97,037 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 97,037 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 92,397 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 87,091 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 87,091 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2006 86,985 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

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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T736 VHO is a 1999 Mazda Bongo in Blue with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 T736 VHO, 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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T736 VHO is a 1999 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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