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T998 XDL

2015 Mazda Bongo

White Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

176,345 mi
Last recorded176,345 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2015 Mazda Bongo121,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT998 XDL
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 176,345 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 163,997 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2024 163,997 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 156,201 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/60/15 worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

underside covered in underseal

underside showing signs of corrosion

Fail 17 Oct 2022 156,168 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust backbox snapped off (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working water in lamp unit (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/60/15 worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

underside covered in underseal

underside showing signs of corrosion

Pass 26 Oct 2021 155,897 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear chassi rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2021 155,897 miles

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

Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury lamp unit (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear chassi rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 150,962 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2020 150,937 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced corrosion into hole o/s/f inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 144,056 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 128,199 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 128,189 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jun 2017 114,380 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 106,459 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 106,449 miles

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 103,035 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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T998 XDL is a 2015 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2015 Mazda Bongo models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 121,564 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 T998 XDL, 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 11 years old, this Mazda Bongo is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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T998 XDL is a 2015 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 August 2015.

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