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V509 FTN

2000 Mazda Bongo

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

72,299 mi
Last recorded72,299 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Mazda Bongo122,442 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV509 FTN
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 72,299 miles

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

coil spirngs rusty

offside rear light lense damaged

Pass 20 Sep 2024 72,171 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both Front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

rear suspension component corroded

Fail 20 Sep 2024 72,171 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

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

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both Front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

rear suspension component corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2023 70,962 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2023 70,956 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 69,930 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

headlights in poor condition

oil leak

Pass 26 Aug 2021 68,955 miles

headlights in poor condition

offside rear light unit damaged

Pass 26 Aug 2020 67,401 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 66,314 miles

headlights in poor condition

Fail 28 Aug 2019 66,308 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

headlights in poor condition

offside rear tyre wearing on edges

Pass 28 Aug 2018 63,738 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 58,917 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 54,388 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2016 54,388 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin & rear (3.5.1g)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Rear hand brake

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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V509 FTN is a 2000 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 V509 FTN, 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 V509 FTN registered?

V509 FTN is a 2000 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is V509 FTN safe to buy?

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