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V162 XAG

2000 Mazda Bongo

White Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

195,506 mi
Last recorded195,506 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Mazda Bongo122,442 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV162 XAG
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 195,506 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier secondary battery (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security corroded around tow bar mounting/ rear cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2026 195,495 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced hole between repair and old panel (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced not seam welded where required (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier secondary battery (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security corroded around tow bar mounting/ rear cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 192,742 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s/r inner sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s/r inner sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear o/s/r lamp damaged

Fail 5 Mar 2025 192,742 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s/r inner sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s/r inner sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear o/s/r lamp damaged

Pass 8 Jan 2024 177,610 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear lamp damaged

rear exhaust correded

Pass 3 Jan 2023 166,150 miles

o/s/r lamp cracked

rear exhaust heat shield corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2022 155,691 miles

Nearside Rear n/s/r lamp cracked

Offside Rear o/s/r lamp cracked

Fail 4 Jan 2022 155,689 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear n/s/r lamp cracked

Offside Rear o/s/r lamp cracked

Pass 28 Oct 2020 143,820 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 130,602 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear lamp cracked

Fail 31 Oct 2019 130,602 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear lamp cracked

Pass 31 Oct 2018 115,264 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 97,127 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 65,008 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3.0mm (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 48,886 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2014 48,886 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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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V162 XAG is a 2000 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 V162 XAG, 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 V162 XAG registered?

V162 XAG is a 2000 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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