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W344 RCU

2000 Mazda Bongo

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

160,563 mi
Last recorded160,563 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Mazda Bongo122,442 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW344 RCU
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 160,563 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear outside sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

front arch liners fitted

nearside rear light lens cracked

underbody covers fitted

underbody undersealed

Fail 24 Feb 2026 160,563 miles

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

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

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

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

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

underbody undersealed

nearside rear light lens cracked

underbody covers fitted

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear outside sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

front arch liners fitted

Pass 7 Apr 2025 158,312 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 158,312 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 7 Apr 2025 158,312 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Apr 2024 156,615 miles

Coolant leak Possibly from bottom of radiator ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected Lens cracked (4.6.1 (b))

Offside Rear Half-shaft slight linear play

Parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Parking brake fluctuating (~60kgf)

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2024 156,598 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective Both sides, reducing light output (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Coolant leak Possibly from bottom of radiator ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected Lens cracked (4.6.1 (b))

Offside Rear Half-shaft slight linear play

Parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Parking brake fluctuating (~60kgf)

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 149,759 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tail light cracked

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Mar 2023 149,759 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tail light cracked

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 140,948 miles

Nearside Front Inner sill slightly corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2021 132,021 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Perished and splitting. Strong Advise. (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Perished and splitting. Strong Advise. (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Perished and splitting. Strong Advise. (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 17 Mar 2021 132,021 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Perished and splitting. Strong Advise. (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Perished and splitting. Strong Advise. (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Perished and splitting. Strong Advise. (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 125,891 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive sump is corroded results of leaking oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2020 125,891 miles

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive sump is corroded results of leaking oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 123,214 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 119,341 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 107,807 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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W344 RCU is a 2000 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 W344 RCU, 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 W344 RCU registered?

W344 RCU is a 2000 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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