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V61 HWA

2000 Mazda Bongo

White Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

148,632 mi
Last recorded148,632 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2000 Mazda Bongo122,442 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV61 HWA
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 148,632 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2024 140,022 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2024 140,022 miles

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))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 134,542 miles

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 28 Nov 2023 134,542 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2022 125,138 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Spare tyre defective flat

Pass 19 Nov 2021 115,111 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2021 115,111 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 114,070 miles

Engine cover fitted obscuring full view of engine

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2019 109,202 miles

All four tyres cracking between treads

Headlight aims just visible

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2018 102,240 miles

All 4 tyres treads and sidewalls perishing.

Auto brake pedal rubber well worn.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Drop link arm upper and lower balljoint grease covers perishing. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Drop link arm upper and lower balljoints grease covers perishing. (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 May 2018 102,168 miles

Central Rear Statutory seat belt missing Seat belt buckle not present. (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing Seat belt buckle not present. (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing Seat belt buckle not present. (5.1.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

All 4 tyres treads and sidewalls perishing.

Auto brake pedal rubber well worn.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Drop link arm upper and lower balljoint grease covers perishing. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Drop link arm upper and lower balljoints grease covers perishing. (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 May 2017 100,675 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 100,583 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 99,615 miles

Offside Rear cracking

Pass 12 Feb 2015 98,701 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2014 87,225 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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V61 HWA is a 2000 Mazda Bongo in White with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 V61 HWA, 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 V61 HWA registered?

V61 HWA is a 2000 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is V61 HWA safe to buy?

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