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W427 RCU

2000 Mazda Bongo

White Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

127,978 mi
Last recorded127,978 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Mazda Bongo122,442 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW427 RCU
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 127,978 miles

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged both (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 20 May 2025 124,517 miles

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 14 May 2024 117,873 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2023 112,662 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 107,553 miles

exhaust corroding on joints and flexi joint deteriorating

Pass 2 Aug 2021 105,033 miles

exhaust system and flexi joint corroding

Fail 2 Aug 2021 105,032 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

exhaust system and flexi joint corroding

Pass 23 Jul 2020 102,082 miles

both headlight lenses deteriorating

Pass 2 Aug 2019 98,208 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2019 98,208 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Jul 2019 98,076 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

both headlight lenses deteriorating

Pass 13 Jul 2018 92,409 miles

both headlamp lenses deteriorating

exhaust corroding

Fail 13 Jul 2018 92,409 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working remains illuminated when fog lamp switched off (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

both headlamp lenses deteriorating

exhaust corroding

Pass 24 May 2017 86,816 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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W427 RCU is a 2000 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 W427 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 W427 RCU registered?

W427 RCU is a 2000 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is W427 RCU safe to buy?

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