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W347 VEL

2000 Mazda Bongo

Silver Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

130,691 mi
Last recorded130,691 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Mazda Bongo122,442 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW347 VEL
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 130,691 miles

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

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill has slight corrosion (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2025 126,526 miles

DIESEL WARNING LIGHT ON

Fail 11 Mar 2025 126,538 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

DIESEL WARNING LIGHT ON

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2024 124,904 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2023 122,619 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2022 117,717 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 112,648 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 97,210 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 89,459 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 88,939 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 88,939 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 86,742 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2016 86,742 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Nearside Front Tyre cracking on sidewall

Offside Front Tyre cracking on sidewall

Offside Rear Tyre cracking on sidewall

Pass 26 Apr 2014 84,841 miles

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

all 4 tyres in very poor condition

both headlamps produce a poor image

Pass 8 May 2013 82,260 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 81,180 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 76,993 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 76,928 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2010 70,110 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 70,110 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

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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W347 VEL is a 2000 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W347 VEL, 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 W347 VEL registered?

W347 VEL is a 2000 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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