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W738 RCU

2000 Mazda Bongo

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

132,351 mi
Last recorded132,351 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2000 Mazda Bongo122,442 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW738 RCU
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 132,351 miles

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

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

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

Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning center stop (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 131,112 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2024 131,112 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength within 30cm of lower arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed both tyres cords showing 2156515 96h (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Nov 2023 129,102 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 126,093 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 122,731 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 119,751 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 113,506 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 107,337 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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W738 RCU is a 2000 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 W738 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 W738 RCU registered?

W738 RCU is a 2000 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 January 2000.

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