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W386 RCU

2000 Mazda Bongo

White Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

154,603 mi
Last recorded154,603 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 Mazda Bongo122,442 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW386 RCU
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 154,603 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission oil leaking from around gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2026 154,602 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Coming from flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission oil leaking from around gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 153,551 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2023 147,995 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 143,566 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 26 Oct 2022 143,566 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle Inner Door Handle Damaged, Repair Carried Out Operates As Intended ( Will Require Replacement At Later Date) (6.2.3 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 140,727 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides very close to limit, recommend changing. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Oct 2021 140,727 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides very close to limit, recommend changing. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 133,527 miles

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

exhaust flexi deteriorated

Pass 15 Apr 2019 122,058 miles

exhaust flex joint parting

Fail 15 Apr 2019 122,058 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

exhaust flex joint parting

Pass 27 Apr 2018 116,235 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 113,053 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 113,053 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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W386 RCU is a 2000 Mazda Bongo in White with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 W386 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 W386 RCU registered?

W386 RCU is a 2000 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is W386 RCU safe to buy?

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