CarVerify

Free Car Check

W423 VEL

2000 Mazda Bongo

Grey Diesel 2490cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

148,265 mi
Last recorded148,265 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Mazda Bongo122,442 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationW423 VEL
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 148,265 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front slight bind at wheel

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2025 148,265 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front slight bind at wheel

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2024 145,482 miles

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

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

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

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

both inner sills corroding

Fail 16 Aug 2024 145,482 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both inner sills corroding

Pass 8 Jul 2023 144,986 miles

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

both inner sills corroding

Pass 22 Aug 2022 143,776 miles

Rear anti roll bar link bushes perishing

exhaust mounting corroding

inner sills corroding

Pass 26 Aug 2021 142,031 miles

Rear anti roll bar centre d bushes slight play

both inner sills corroding

Pass 17 Aug 2020 140,230 miles

Nearside Inner sill corroding

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 19 Aug 2019 137,953 miles

Nearside Inner sill corroded

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2019 137,953 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner sill corroded

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2018 134,360 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2017 130,862 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Aug 2017 130,798 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 127,587 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 15 Aug 2015 125,029 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edge

Pass 11 Aug 2014 122,519 miles

Coolant leak

NSF tyre wearing inner edges

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 11 Aug 2014 122,519 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Coolant leak

NSF tyre wearing inner edges

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 121,077 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 116,829 miles

Noise from offside rear when handbrake is applied.

Offside rear brake black plate is slightly oily.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 111,013 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

spare tyre showing cords

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
Full Mazda Bongo reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

W423 VEL is a 2000 Mazda Bongo in Grey 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 W423 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of W423 VEL?

You can check the full history of W423 VEL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was W423 VEL registered?

W423 VEL is a 2000 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is W423 VEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for W423 VEL shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does W423 VEL have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on W423 VEL. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.