A24FAB - MAZDA BONGO
MOT: ValidGB
·Last updated 13 days ago
The Mazda Bongo, also known as the Mazda E-Series or simply Bongo, is a versatile van and minibus produced by the Japanese automaker Mazda since the late 1960s. Renowned for its reliability and adaptability, the Bongo has become a popular choice for both commercial and recreational use. Manufactured primarily in Japan, the model has seen various updates over the decades, with notable features including a compact design, rear or four-wheel drive options, and a range of engine choices. Its unique blend of practicality and durability has cemented the Mazda Bongo’s reputation as a dependable vehicle for diverse needs, making it a notable presence in the world of small commercial vehicles.
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Technical Details
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Status & Compliance
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MOT History
Vehicle testing history with 24 MOT tests
The vehicle is a 1999 Mazda Bongo, registration A24FAB, first registered in December 1999. It has a silver exterior and is powered by a 2490cc petrol engine. The car has CO2 emissions recorded as zero. It is currently taxed and has a valid MOT, with the latest test conducted on 31 August 2024 and valid until 6 September 2025. The recorded mileage is 163,506 miles. There are no advisory notes from the latest MOT test. Overall, the vehicle is in roadworthy condition with no immediate mechanical concerns noted from recent inspections.
Understanding MOT Defect Categories
Total Tests
24
Passed Tests
17
Failed Tests
7
Latest Test
Passed
Passed - 31 August 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 163,506 mi
Expires: 06 September 2025
Passed - 07 September 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 163,011 mi
Expires: 06 September 2024
Passed - 30 June 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 161,568 mi
Expires: 29 June 2023
Passed - 16 June 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 158,953 mi
Expires: 18 June 2022
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))
- Advisory Front Upper Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Failed - 07 June 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 158,919 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced at crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Major Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced at crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Major Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced at crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Major Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Major Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
- Major Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
- Major Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
- Major Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))
- Advisory Front Upper Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Passed - 19 June 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 154,100 mi
Expires: 18 June 2021
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Front sills slightly damaged
Passed - 07 October 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 153,901 mi
Expires: 08 October 2020
Failed - 03 October 2019 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 153,897 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
Passed - 09 October 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 152,513 mi
Expires: 08 October 2019
Failed - 17 August 2018 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 152,470 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Dangerous Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- Major Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Major Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Major Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Major Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Major Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Major Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- Major Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- Major Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (marked in yellow) (1.1.11 (c))
- Major Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (marked in yellow) (1.1.11 (c))
- Major Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- Major Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Minor Defects:
- Minor Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Minor Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
- Advisory Nearside Front tyre sidewall perished (run flat)
- Advisory Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced vehicle underside corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Advisory Rear (both) arches corroded
Passed - 31 July 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 148,318 km
Expires: 19 August 2018
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Advisory Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Advisory Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Advisory front crossmember/radiator braket corroded but not structural
- Advisory Nearside Front inner sill holed and corroded but not structural
- Advisory Offside Front inner sill holed and corroded but not stuctural
- Advisory Offside outer sill corroded but not structural
Failed - 31 July 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 148,318 km
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Advisory Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Advisory Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Advisory front crossmember/radiator braket corroded but not structural
- Advisory Nearside Front inner sill holed and corroded but not structural
- Advisory Offside Front inner sill holed and corroded but not stuctural
- Advisory Offside outer sill corroded but not structural
Passed - 15 August 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 134,150 mi
Expires: 19 August 2017
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Advisory cat heatshield insecure
Failed - 09 August 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 134,142 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Major Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Major Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Advisory cat heatshield insecure
Passed - 18 August 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 134,810 mi
Expires: 19 August 2016
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Failed - 11 August 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 134,724 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Major Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
- Major Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Major Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Major Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Passed - 09 August 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 130,764 mi
Expires: 19 August 2015
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Passed - 16 August 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 125,030 mi
Expires: 19 August 2014
Passed - 10 August 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 117,322 km
Expires: 19 August 2013
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Advisory Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Passed - 10 August 2011
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 106,688 km
Expires: 19 August 2012
Passed - 12 August 2010
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 98,719 mi
Expires: 19 August 2011
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Passed - 20 August 2009
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 85,503 mi
Expires: 19 August 2010
Passed - 13 August 2008
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 74,712 km
Expires: 12 August 2009
Failed - 12 August 2008
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 74,712 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Major Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the MOT due for A24FAB?
The MOT expires on 06 September 2025.
What is the tax status of A24FAB?
The tax status is Taxed and is due on 01 February 2026.
What are the specifications of A24FAB?
This is a 1999 MAZDA BONGO in Silver. It runs on Petrol with a 2490cc engine.
What is the environmental impact of A24FAB?
This vehicle produces 0 g/km of CO2 emissions.