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W962 RCU

2000 Mazda Bongo

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

167,919 mi
Last recorded167,919 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 Mazda Bongo122,442 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW962 RCU
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 167,919 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2025 164,193 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2024 150,160 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 141,508 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 134,379 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 113,858 miles

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

all tyres perished

Pass 12 Aug 2019 103,481 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 103,426 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 103,426 miles

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

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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W962 RCU is a 2000 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 1,999cc 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 W962 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 W962 RCU registered?

W962 RCU is a 2000 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is W962 RCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for W962 RCU shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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