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W957 RRU

2000 Mazda Bongo

White Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

225,329 mi
Last recorded225,329 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Mazda Bongo122,442 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW957 RRU
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 225,329 miles

Corrosion throughout underbody and various components

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

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

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Sep 2025 225,266 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn + ball joint cover split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Both headlights faded.

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Sill end corroded.

Offside Rear Water in light unit.

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

Rear Heat shield insecure.

Rear Rear cross member corroded/holed.

Pass 5 Jun 2024 224,140 miles

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

Handbrake travel high.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Cross member corroded/holed.

Fail 10 May 2024 224,077 miles

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

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

Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Cross-Member on both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

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

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

Handbrake travel high

Holes across Rear Cross-Member

Holes down Nearside outer sill

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

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Radiator insecure from corrosion on Front Cross-Member

hole on Nearside inner sill

holes down Offside outer sill

Fail 25 Mar 2024 224,038 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear parking brake effort low

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Spare tyre defective ()

various signs of light corrosion to vehicle under side

Pass 2 May 2023 221,241 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear tires fouling body when vehicle is jacked up

Pass 11 May 2022 215,797 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened panard rod (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 213,332 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2020 213,331 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Undersill section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Door pillar (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outersill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Innerwing holed outside a prescribed area

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Undersill section holed outside a prescribed area

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Innerwing behind wheel holed outside a prescribed area

Offside Rear Innerwing holed outside a prescribed area

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

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

Offside Undersill section holed outside a prescribed area

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 12 Mar 2020 213,089 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2020 213,085 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Mar 2019 211,274 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 209,071 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 208,719 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 13 Aug 2014 208,719 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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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W957 RRU is a 2000 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 W957 RRU, 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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W957 RRU is a 2000 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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