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W261 XAA

2000 Mazda Bongo

White Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

159,461 mi
Last recorded159,461 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2000 Mazda Bongo122,442 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW261 XAA
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 159,461 miles

Heavy underseal to underbody, suspension and brake pipes

Nearside Front Signs tyre has been catching anti roll bar, no contact at time of test

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 150,712 miles

Nearside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier Under bonnet battery slightly insecure (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has been rubbing the anti roll bar on full lock Has clearance at time of test

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Anti roll bar D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Anti roll bar D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2024 150,521 miles

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

Nearside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier Under bonnet battery slightly insecure (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has been rubbing the anti roll bar on full lock Has clearance at time of test

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Anti roll bar D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Anti roll bar D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 139,893 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flxey (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2022 130,231 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and running off on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and running off on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 122,790 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly ran off (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 117,288 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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W261 XAA is a 2000 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 W261 XAA, 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 W261 XAA registered?

W261 XAA is a 2000 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 12 March 2000.

Is W261 XAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for W261 XAA shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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