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W231 UBC

2000 Mazda Bongo

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

139,680 mi
Last recorded139,680 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 Mazda Bongo122,442 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW231 UBC
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 139,680 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2025 139,620 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2024 138,381 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2024 138,370 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2024 138,365 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected ABS SENSOR WIRE (4.11 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 30 Jul 2024 138,344 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BOTH (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner back pannel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer back pannel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength BOTH inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength back pannel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 4 Aug 2023 136,336 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner side (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 133,600 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive central inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear wheel arch is corroded

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning hi Level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

fuel filler cap seal is starting to crack/perish

Pass 21 Jul 2021 130,448 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 123,213 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 120,069 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 115,948 miles

all 4 tyres are starting to perish slightly

Pass 1 Aug 2017 111,545 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both front (2.4.G.2)

offside front outrigger is corroded and holed near the subframe mount but is just outside the prescribed area

Pass 20 Jul 2016 107,546 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 103,371 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 98,927 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 92,622 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 84,721 miles

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

all tyres cracking but no cords showing

Fail 1 May 2012 84,690 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

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

all tyres cracking but no cords showing

Pass 27 Apr 2011 77,167 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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W231 UBC is a 2000 Mazda Bongo in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W231 UBC, 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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W231 UBC is a 2000 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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