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V820 XAG

2000 Mazda Bongo

Silver Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

118,036 mi
Last recorded118,036 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 Mazda Bongo122,442 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV820 XAG
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 118,036 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources NOT WORKING (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2025 117,977 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2024 112,406 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2023 106,212 miles

Centre seats rear facing

Near side front anti roll bar boot starting to split

Fail 29 Jun 2023 106,210 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded Rear axle pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Off side and near side (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Centre seats rear facing

Near side front anti roll bar boot starting to split

Rear fog lamp damaged "repaired" with tape

Fail 12 Jun 2023 106,183 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 27 May 2022 103,248 miles

Front lower ball joint boots starting to split

Rear brake discs heavily corroded, advise replaced

Rear seat belts not inspected, seats stowed away

Slight exhaust blow @ flexible joint

Surface corrosion to brake pipes

Fail 27 May 2022 103,248 miles

Surface corrosion to brake pipes

Front lower ball joint boots starting to split

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Off side and near side (4.1.2 (c))

Rear brake discs heavily corroded, advise replaced

Rear seat belts not inspected, seats stowed away

Slight exhaust blow @ flexible joint

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Off side and near side (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 93,259 miles

All four tyres perished through tread.

Nearside front top mount starting to split.

Rear brake discs corroded.

Surface corrosion to brake pipes.

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2021 93,259 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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 does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

All four tyres perished through tread.

Nearside front top mount starting to split.

Rear brake discs corroded.

Surface corrosion to brake pipes.

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 90,343 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear brake discs corroded

all tyres are perished

Fail 22 Jul 2020 90,343 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear brake discs corroded

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

all tyres are perished

Pass 13 Apr 2019 83,654 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2018 79,387 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 13 Apr 2017 72,145 miles

Nearside Front Outer door handle damaged

Fail 13 Apr 2017 72,145 miles

Nearside Front Outer door handle damaged

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 64,979 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 64,979 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 58,289 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2015 58,287 miles

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

all tyres cracking

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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V820 XAG is a 2000 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 V820 XAG, 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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V820 XAG is a 2000 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 12 February 2000.

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