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V543 EUF

2000 Mazda Bongo

Silver Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

250,646 mi
Last recorded250,646 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2000 Mazda Bongo122,442 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV543 EUF
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 250,646 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear hub slight leak

Offside Rear hub slight leak

Fail 12 Jul 2025 250,628 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear hub seal slightly leaking

Offside Rear hub seal slightly leaking

Pass 3 Apr 2024 244,115 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer hub seal

Offside Rear Outer hub seal

Offside Rear lamp unit damaged

nearside Rear lamp unit damaged

Fail 27 Mar 2024 244,113 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Outer hub seal

Offside Rear Outer hub seal

Offside Rear lamp unit damaged

nearside Rear lamp unit damaged

Pass 31 Mar 2023 225,584 miles

Nearside Rear Outer hub seal

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

Offside Rear Outer hub seal

Offside Rear lamp unit damaged

Fail 30 Mar 2023 225,584 miles

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

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer hub seal

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

Offside Rear Outer hub seal

Offside Rear lamp unit damaged

Pass 4 Mar 2022 201,968 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear lamp unit damaged

Fail 4 Mar 2022 201,968 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear lamp unit damaged

Pass 10 Mar 2021 188,265 miles

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective and nearside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated and nearside front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside and nearside rear axle seals leaking slightly

some corrosion to inner sills

Fail 9 Mar 2021 188,263 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective and nearside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated and nearside front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside and nearside rear axle seals leaking slightly

some corrosion to inner sills

Pass 16 Mar 2020 180,279 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output x2 (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Slight leak on hub seal.

Under body of vehicle slightly corroded.

Pass 28 Mar 2019 173,641 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin & rear. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

N/S/F inner sill slight corrosion

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 161,619 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 146,930 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear lamp damaged

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 1 Apr 2016 132,484 miles

O/S/F tyre worn on inner edge

Rear axle leak from both hubs

Fail 23 Mar 2016 132,082 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

O/S/F tyre worn on inner edge

Rear axle leak from both hubs

Pass 24 Mar 2015 115,350 miles

o/s & n/s rear hub seals leaking strongly advise early repair

Pass 25 Mar 2014 101,837 miles

n/s rear brake back plate hub oil leak

Fail 25 Mar 2014 101,837 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

n/s rear brake back plate hub oil leak

Pass 25 Mar 2013 89,036 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Fail 25 Mar 2013 89,036 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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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V543 EUF is a 2000 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 V543 EUF, 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 V543 EUF registered?

V543 EUF is a 2000 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is V543 EUF safe to buy?

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