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W278 OBX

2000 Mazda Bongo

Blue Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

91,182 mi
Last recorded91,182 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Mazda Bongo122,442 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW278 OBX
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 91,182 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 88,181 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2024 88,116 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 87,312 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive from rocker covers and possibly sump gaskets (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2023 87,236 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive potentially sump gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive both rocker cover gaskets (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 85,300 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective beam image poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Wipers poor

Pass 4 Nov 2021 84,575 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2021 84,560 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 83,875 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2020 83,870 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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))

Pass 12 Oct 2019 82,290 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2019 82,285 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 80,284 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 2 Oct 2018 80,284 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 78,403 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 78,398 miles

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 75,362 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2016 75,362 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2015 72,432 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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W278 OBX is a 2000 Mazda Bongo in Blue with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 W278 OBX, 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 W278 OBX registered?

W278 OBX is a 2000 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is W278 OBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for W278 OBX shows 19 tests with a 57.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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