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W52 VEL

2000 Mazda Bongo

White Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2025
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

239,171 mi
Last recorded239,171 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2024
Typical for 2000 Mazda Bongo122,442 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW52 VEL
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2024 239,171 miles

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

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

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2024 239,171 miles

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

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

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that it is likely to adversely affect braking or steering (6.1.1 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Oct 2024 239,121 miles

Nearside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill at mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

handbrake travel high

Pass 23 Oct 2023 222,616 miles

underbody corrossion

Pass 14 Dec 2022 216,859 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper spring cup. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake @ Minimum

wipers poor

Pass 20 Dec 2021 211,892 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 206,980 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan/boot (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan/boot (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2020 206,979 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength within wheel arch marked yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan/boot (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan/boot (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2020 204,488 miles

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

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

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

both rear inner sills corroded

nearside front inner sill corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2018 200,255 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2018 193,627 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2017 186,804 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 180,555 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 172,895 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 165,279 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 156,233 miles

front brake discs corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2012 136,396 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 116,774 miles

Both rear tyres worn low

Exhaust rusty

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Mar 2010 98,345 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

handbrake travel becoming excessive

o/s/f & n/s/f wiper blades becoming deteriorated

Pass 11 Mar 2009 74,431 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 72,681 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 69,800 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 64,861 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 64,791 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 64,791 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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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W52 VEL is a 2000 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 W52 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.

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W52 VEL is a 2000 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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