1999 Mazda Bongo 2.5L Petrol · S135 BWP

The 1999 Mazda Bongo presents a stable roadworthiness status with no recorded defects across its five most recent MOT tests. The latest examination on 17 April 2025 at 200,094 miles returned a clean pass, continuing an unbroken sequence of satisfactory results since at least June 2021. The maintenance trend is steady rather than worsening, with no advisories or failures logged in the supplied record. Mileage accumulation sits at a typical level for a 27-year-old vehicle, averaging roughly 7,411 miles per year against the current 200,094-mile total. The records show consistent annual use: the tester logged 182,023 miles on 25 June 2021, rising to 191,732 by 4 July 2022, then 196,521 on 1 August 2023, 199,626 on 23 July 2024, and 200,094 in April 2025. Gaps between tests span roughly twelve months each, with no signs of rapid accumulation or prolonged standing. The clean history offers little evidence of neglected consumables, though sparse commentary means wear items were either sound or simply not flagged. A buyer should still commission an in-person inspection of structural corrosion points, given the vehicle's age and the absence of any advisory notes that might otherwise flag developing rust on chassis members or sills. Suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs warrant physical checks despite the passes, as MOT criteria can overlook early fatigue not yet at failure threshold. The high mileage means drivetrain components such as the clutch and gearbox have absorbed substantial use without recorded fault. Previous owners appear to have maintained basic statutory compliance, with five consecutive passes implying routine presentation rather than deferred upkeep. The lack of any tyre, wiper, or emission advisories across 18,000 miles of recent testing suggests either careful pre-test preparation or genuinely sound condition. Verify service history independently, as the MOT alone cannot confirm fluid changes or timing belt intervals on a 200,000-mile engine.