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V388 MAU

2000 Mazda Bongo

Black Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

159,748 mi
Last recorded159,748 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 2000 Mazda Bongo122,442 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV388 MAU
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 11 Jun 2025 159,748 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 155,962 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 146,178 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 137,951 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 135,616 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front and rear pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2020 122,468 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 116,021 miles

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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V388 MAU is a 2000 Mazda Bongo in Black with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 V388 MAU, 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 V388 MAU registered?

V388 MAU is a 2000 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 12 February 2000.

Is V388 MAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for V388 MAU shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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