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W618 KJV

2000 Mazda Bongo

White Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

165,885 mi
Last recorded165,885 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 Mazda Bongo122,442 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW618 KJV
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 165,885 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2026 165,885 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 160,840 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Ferom diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Sill inspection limited due to covers

Fail 24 Feb 2025 160,840 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Ferom diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Sill inspection limited due to covers

Pass 24 Jan 2024 159,519 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective Hanger is broken. (System is still secure). (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively On footbrake and/or parking brake. (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing This tyre is "CRACKING" between its treads. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside rear and offside rear shock absorber casings are corroded.

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing This tyre is "CRACKING" between its treads. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive FROM ENGINE. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Outer body sills - inspections are limited because of covers.

Under bonnet inspection is limited because of covers.

Fail 22 Jan 2024 159,519 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt LOWER ARM. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective Hanger is broken. (System is still secure). (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Connecting link - lower ball joint dust cover is slightly split. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively On footbrake and/or parking brake. (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing This tyre is "CRACKING" between its treads. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside rear and offside rear shock absorber casings are corroded.

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing This tyre is "CRACKING" between its treads. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive FROM ENGINE. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Outer body sills - inspections are limited because of covers.

Under bonnet inspection is limited because of covers.

Pass 25 Jan 2023 155,441 miles

Underside covered in underseal

Fail 21 Nov 2022 155,285 miles

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

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

Exhaust bracket snapped

Front Radiator mounting corroded and holed

Underside showing signs of corrosion

Pass 5 Nov 2021 146,212 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2021 146,212 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 143,934 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2021 143,933 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2019 141,805 miles

Nearside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside sill corrosion

Fail 6 Nov 2019 141,802 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake performance not tested brake pedal goes to floor (1.2.1 (g))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp does not face the rear (4.5.4 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside sill corrosion

Pass 16 Oct 2017 141,035 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 137,094 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 131,603 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 125,231 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

O/S and N/S rear tyres cracking.

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 121,529 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 115,268 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 108,406 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 95,295 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 95,290 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 89,118 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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W618 KJV is a 2000 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 W618 KJV, 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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W618 KJV is a 2000 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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