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W436 UFO

2000 Mazda Bongo

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,404 mi
Last recorded138,404 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Mazda Bongo122,442 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW436 UFO
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 138,404 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 135,367 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2025 135,367 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2025 135,300 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2024 129,565 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 123,593 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 8 Mar 2023 123,593 miles

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 116,695 miles

Parking brake has long travel

Pass 10 Aug 2021 72,991 miles

Parking brake has long travel

Fail 10 Aug 2021 72,991 miles

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

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

Parking brake has long travel

Pass 4 Sep 2020 98,655 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 98,562 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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W436 UFO is a 2000 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W436 UFO, 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

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What year was W436 UFO registered?

W436 UFO is a 2000 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is W436 UFO safe to buy?

The MOT history for W436 UFO shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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