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W338 EAW

2000 Mazda Bongo

Silver Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2025
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

172,631 mi
Last recorded172,631 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 Mazda Bongo122,442 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW338 EAW
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 20 Nov 2025 172,631 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill and under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Service brake binding but not excessively all 4 (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 163,438 miles

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

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

Service brake binding but not excessively all brakes heavy (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 18 Nov 2024 163,352 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Service brake binding but not excessively all brakes heavy (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2023 157,734 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2023 157,603 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2022 152,989 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 147,125 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 142,779 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2020 142,779 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2019 138,675 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s & n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2018 130,998 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2018 130,998 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 123,041 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 115,044 miles

headlights misty

Fail 23 Sep 2016 115,044 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

headlights misty

Pass 25 Sep 2015 103,017 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 103,017 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 90,535 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 24 Sep 2014 90,535 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 84,080 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 EAW is a 2000 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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