1999 Mazda Bongo 2.5L Diesel · T281 BFW
1999 Mazda Bongo (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Jul 1999. Recorded mileage 236,075 miles. MOT expired on 23 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA BONGO
- Year / Origin
- 1999
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 236,075 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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T281 BFW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/10/2025
- 236,075 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
T281 BFW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 Mazda Bongo (T281 BFW) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Middle To Rear Sill (”; “Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Floor/Arch (6.1.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g)”.
T281 BFW Mileage History
- 25/10/2023234,647 mi
- 10/10/2024235,189 mi+542 mi
- 22/10/2024235,274 mi+85 mi
- 03/10/2025236,065 mi+791 mi
- 22/10/2025236,075 mi+10 mi
Average of roughly 716 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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