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W303 OBX

2000 Mazda Bongo

White Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

185,666 mi
Last recorded185,666 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 Mazda Bongo122,442 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW303 OBX
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 185,666 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Nov 2025 185,656 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both front tyres worn inner edges & perishing ..........

Pass 5 Nov 2024 175,687 miles

Nearside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

both front tyres wearing inner edges .......

Pass 15 Nov 2023 163,938 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 155,111 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 152,457 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 148,861 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2020 148,855 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 146,557 miles

Dampness nearside rear brake disc back plate

Fail 8 Nov 2019 146,557 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))

Dampness nearside rear brake disc back plate

Pass 18 Oct 2018 140,311 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2018 140,307 miles

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2017 133,591 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 125,835 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2016 125,835 miles

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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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W303 OBX is a 2000 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 W303 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 W303 OBX registered?

W303 OBX is a 2000 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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