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W577 RCU

2000 Mazda Bongo

Black Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

130,609 mi
Last recorded130,609 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Mazda Bongo122,442 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW577 RCU
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 130,609 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2026 130,608 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2025 122,236 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 106,865 miles

slight play in both rear d bushes

Fail 3 Jul 2024 106,865 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

slight play in both rear d bushes

Pass 30 Jun 2023 97,248 miles

exhaust system corroded

Fail 29 Jun 2023 97,243 miles

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2022 85,251 miles

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

exhaust flexi joint deteriorated

Fail 14 Jul 2022 85,250 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

exhaust flexi joint deteriorated

Fail 8 Jul 2022 85,179 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

exhaust flexi in poor condition

Pass 8 Jul 2021 76,409 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 68,921 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 59,383 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 54,782 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 52,475 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 25,443 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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W577 RCU is a 2000 Mazda Bongo in Black with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 W577 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 W577 RCU registered?

W577 RCU is a 2000 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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