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V153 RBA

2000 Mazda Bongo

Grey Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2025
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

105,710 mi
Last recorded105,710 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2024
Typical for 2000 Mazda Bongo122,442 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV153 RBA
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2024 105,710 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 103,491 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 102,076 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 99,638 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 97,403 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 95,740 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 93,556 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 91,418 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 91,416 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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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V153 RBA is a 2000 Mazda Bongo in Grey with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V153 RBA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V153 RBA registered?

V153 RBA is a 2000 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 22 August 2000.

Is V153 RBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for V153 RBA shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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