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V178 RBA

2000 Mazda Bongo

White Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

121,242 mi
Last recorded121,242 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2000 Mazda Bongo122,442 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV178 RBA
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 121,242 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2025 121,242 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 115,543 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 9 Jul 2024 115,375 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 28 Jun 2023 105,937 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 Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front 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 7 Jul 2022 98,675 miles

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

fuel tank damaged

headlamp lenses deteriorated

Fail 7 Jul 2022 98,675 miles

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

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

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

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

fuel tank damaged

headlamp lenses deteriorated

Pass 1 Jul 2021 94,078 miles

Fuel tank dented

Little reserve travel on handbrake lever

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear inner 'd' bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 84,692 miles

DENT IN FUEL TANK

HANDBRAKE CLOSE TO NO RESERVE TRAVEL

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2019 73,991 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 8 Jun 2018 53,899 miles

Heavily under sealed

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

Under tray fitted

Fail 1 Jun 2018 53,899 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Heavily under sealed

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

Under tray fitted

Pass 21 Jun 2017 42,146 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 42,146 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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V178 RBA is a 2000 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 V178 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.

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What year was V178 RBA registered?

V178 RBA is a 2000 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 12 February 2000.

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