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V956 PDV

2000 Mazda Bongo

White Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2024
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

291,149 mi
Last recorded291,149 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2023
Typical for 2000 Mazda Bongo122,442 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV956 PDV
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2023 291,149 miles

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 280,358 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 247,316 miles

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

unable to view thickness of brake pads all round due to poor access through wheel .

Fail 3 Nov 2020 247,125 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

unable to view thickness of brake pads all round due to poor access through wheel .

Pass 24 Apr 2019 198,481 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2019 197,842 miles

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))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Anti roll bar drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 165,629 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

unable to see front brake pad thickness.

Pass 6 May 2017 134,933 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 134,299 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 128,293 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 120,121 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 111,169 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 104,230 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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V956 PDV is a 2000 Mazda Bongo in White with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 V956 PDV, 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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V956 PDV is a 2000 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 February 2000.

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