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W179 XAA

2000 Mazda Bongo Friendee

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

169,249 mi
Last recorded169,249 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Mazda Bongo Friendee138,733 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW179 XAA
MakeMazda
ModelBongo Friendee
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 169,249 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2026 169,249 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front 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))

Pass 24 Jun 2025 160,725 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 148,314 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2024 148,314 miles

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

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))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 128,506 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2023 128,506 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2022 116,339 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2021 110,093 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 93,268 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 93,214 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda Bongo Friendee?

Based on 13,340 MOT tests across 1,062 vehicles.

70.6%
Pass Rate
4,903
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
1,062
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 259
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 250
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 227
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 198
Stop lamp not working 162
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W179 XAA is a 2000 Mazda Bongo Friendee in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2000 Mazda Bongo Friendee models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 138,733 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 Friendee fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 259 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W179 XAA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda Bongo Friendee typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 26 years old, this Mazda Bongo Friendee is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W179 XAA registered?

W179 XAA is a 2000 Mazda Bongo Friendee, first registered on 1 July 2000.

Is W179 XAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for W179 XAA shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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