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W817 BBA

2000 Mazda Bongo

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

147,481 mi
Last recorded147,481 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 Mazda Bongo122,442 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW817 BBA
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 147,481 miles

Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside front Suspension arm pin or bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box sump slight oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Nearside and Offside rear seat laying flat not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 3 Feb 2026 147,481 miles

Offside Rear Inner Oil leaking excessively from transmission half shaft seal leaking on inside of wheel rim (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside front Suspension arm pin or bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box sump slight oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Nearside and Offside rear seat laying flat not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Feb 2025 145,600 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 143,607 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2024 143,605 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed MARKED (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2023 137,979 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2023 137,978 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2022 131,293 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 126,874 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 123,717 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 118,887 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2019 118,886 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 113,508 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 109,881 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Jan 2017 109,881 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 103,833 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Feb 2016 103,833 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

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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W817 BBA is a 2000 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 W817 BBA, 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 W817 BBA registered?

W817 BBA is a 2000 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 12 July 2000.

Is W817 BBA safe to buy?

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