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W388 EES

2000 Mazda Bongo

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

86,494 mi
Last recorded86,494 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 Mazda Bongo122,442 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW388 EES
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 86,494 miles

Corrosion on brake discs

Front crossmember corroded

Front inner wings corroded

Front subframe rusty

Inner and outer sills down vehicle corroded

Rear brakes dragging slightly

Rear crossmember corroded

Small blow on mid to rear exhaust

Pass 9 Dec 2024 83,571 miles

Brake discs corroded

Corrosion on front cross member

Corrosion on inner and outer sills

Front inner wings corroded

Offside Front Brake dragging

Rear brakes dragging slightly

Run out on front brake discs

Slight play in rear anti roll bar bushes

Pass 5 Dec 2023 80,957 miles

Brake discs corroded slightly

Corrosion down sills and steps

Corrosion on front cross member

Front wishbone bushes splitting slightly

Offside Front Tyre cracking slightly on sidewall

Pass 7 Dec 2022 78,563 miles

Corrosion on o/s inner doorstep

Rear tyre at n/s cracking

Pass 22 Dec 2021 77,031 miles

Front propshaft missing

Fail 8 Dec 2021 77,031 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Front propshaft missing

Pass 15 Dec 2020 72,840 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 70,831 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2019 70,830 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 65,725 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2018 65,723 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission cooler pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 64,047 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2017 63,967 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 63,490 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 61,798 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2015 61,978 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 61,083 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 56,203 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2011 55,225 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 54,318 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 50,504 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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W388 EES is a 2000 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 W388 EES, 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 W388 EES registered?

W388 EES is a 2000 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 January 2000.

Is W388 EES safe to buy?

The MOT history for W388 EES shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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