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W338 ABA

2000 Mazda Bongo

White Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

119,417 mi
Last recorded119,417 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Mazda Bongo122,442 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW338 ABA
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 119,417 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2025 118,861 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general underbody presented heavily undersealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal all (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 117,952 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general underbody and presented undersealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal all (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2024 117,930 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust holed in several places (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill full length (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both ripped (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both split and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general underbody and presented undersealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal all (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 116,971 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all presented greased (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody presented undersealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Apr 2023 116,970 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust holed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all presented greased (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody presented undersealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 116,410 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all presented painted (1.1.11 (c))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all underbody presented undersealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 115,893 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2020 115,883 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Central Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Apr 2019 114,478 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2018 113,122 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2016 111,392 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 103,481 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 5 Aug 2015 103,481 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 97,727 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2014 97,614 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 91,609 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2013 91,609 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 84,606 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 84,606 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 77,616 miles

slight oil leak from o/s/r half shaft oil seal,replace asap!

Pass 20 Aug 2010 70,924 miles

Oil leak from offside rear axle

Pass 24 Aug 2009 54,848 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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W338 ABA is a 2000 Mazda Bongo in White with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 W338 ABA, 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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W338 ABA is a 2000 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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