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V493 HHP

2000 Mazda Bongo

White Lpg 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

227,416 mi
Last recorded227,416 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Mazda Bongo122,442 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV493 HHP
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 227,416 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2025 227,405 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Coolant leak ()

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 226,205 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Nearside front sill slightly corroded (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2024 226,205 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Nearside front sill slightly corroded (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear exhaust silencer slightly holed at pipe

Pass 1 Sep 2023 224,750 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

suspension components corroded

Fail 29 Aug 2023 224,702 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

suspension components corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2022 212,638 miles

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear brake backplate wet with axle oil

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 201,856 miles

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

Offside Front Hub has slight leak.

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

Fail 15 Jun 2021 201,841 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (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))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Hub has slight leak.

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

Pass 1 Jun 2020 194,247 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside and offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2019 179,297 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2018 159,221 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 142,680 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 124,475 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 118,955 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front wiper split on ends

Pass 27 Mar 2014 114,889 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 4 Mar 2013 110,063 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 99,395 miles

all 4 tyres starting to crack

Fail 30 Mar 2012 99,395 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

all 4 tyres starting to crack

Fail 4 Feb 2011 82,547 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 82,547 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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V493 HHP is a 2000 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,490cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 V493 HHP, 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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V493 HHP is a 2000 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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