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R18 SCR

2000 Mazda Bongo

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,200 mi
Last recorded134,200 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Mazda Bongo122,442 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR18 SCR
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 134,200 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 119,468 miles

Central Front Exhaust flex pipe deteriorated

Offside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill corroded (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 106,165 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 91,436 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2023 91,436 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

Seat belt not functioning as intended unable to find rear receivers (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 73,016 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive slight engine leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2022 73,016 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive slight engine leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 62,886 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2021 62,886 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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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R18 SCR is a 2000 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2000 Mazda Bongo models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 122,442 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 R18 SCR, 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 26 years old, this Mazda Bongo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R18 SCR registered?

R18 SCR is a 2000 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 May 2000.

Is R18 SCR safe to buy?

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