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W488 EHR

2000 Mazda Bongo

Silver Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

106,914 mi
Last recorded106,914 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 Mazda Bongo122,442 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW488 EHR
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 106,914 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2026 106,867 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2025 102,903 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 102,863 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes at unions connecting to hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 28 Mar 2023 102,863 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength box section by lower arm near inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes at unions connecting to hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 102,201 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r, o/s/r and rear lateral (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated / misty and output reduced (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated / misty and output reduced (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective split and smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2022 102,201 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play at steering rack (2.2.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r, o/s/r and rear lateral (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated / misty and output reduced (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated / misty and output reduced (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective split and smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 101,722 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 100,965 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2020 100,963 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 96,392 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 92,970 miles

Centre brake light not working

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

Steering column U-J worn

Pass 9 Feb 2017 85,663 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2017 85,663 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both 24" and 16" (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 81,961 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 79,650 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 78,960 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 78,960 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 75,747 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 74,607 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 71,547 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 May 2013 71,547 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 66,652 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 62,838 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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W488 EHR is a 2000 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 W488 EHR, 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 W488 EHR registered?

W488 EHR is a 2000 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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