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W185 UAF

2000 Mazda Bongo

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

165,200 mi
Last recorded165,200 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 Mazda Bongo122,442 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW185 UAF
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 165,200 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2026 165,185 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner cill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner cill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 165,073 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 165,011 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2022 163,887 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 162,305 miles
Fail 12 May 2021 162,257 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at the flexy joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 May 2020 159,802 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 157,761 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 May 2018 155,721 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 155,721 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 May 2017 149,456 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 149,456 miles

Offside Front Inner Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side light DONE (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working side light DONE (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 May 2016 145,813 miles

both rear tyres perished

Pass 25 Jan 2016 145,419 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 145,419 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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W185 UAF is a 2000 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 W185 UAF, 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 W185 UAF registered?

W185 UAF is a 2000 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is W185 UAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for W185 UAF shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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