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W966 RRU

2000 Mazda Bongo

White Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

202,322 mi
Last recorded202,322 miles
Recorded on22 May 2019
Typical for 2000 Mazda Bongo122,442 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW966 RRU
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 May 2019 202,322 miles

Exhaust rusty.

Front Inner Both sills rusty/holed.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Cross member rusty.

Fail 17 May 2019 202,322 miles

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

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

Exhaust rusty.

Front Inner Both sills rusty/holed.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Cross member rusty.

Pass 12 Jan 2018 197,991 miles

Both headlights faded.

Exhaust rusty.

Offside Front Cut in o/s/f tyre outer side wall.

Offside Rear Fog light faded.

Offside Rear Outer Sill rusty/weak.

Pass 21 Jan 2017 194,694 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 189,181 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2016 189,181 miles

Centre Lower Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2014 188,282 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2014 188,282 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 175,315 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2012 164,652 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

both sides sills to floor corroded

front cross member corroded

Fail 7 Dec 2012 164,652 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

both sides sills to floor corroded

front cross member corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2011 152,246 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both sides sills damaged

front brake discs very worn

unable to check wheel bearings due to vehicle being 4wd road tested nothing to report.

Fail 21 Nov 2011 152,221 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Coolant leak

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both sides sills damaged

front brake discs very worn

unable to check wheel bearings due to vehicle being 4wd road tested nothing to report.

Pass 25 Oct 2010 136,105 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 122,031 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 122,031 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 102,785 miles

both front tyres perrished / splitting on side walls.

Pass 29 Feb 2008 98,782 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 9 Mar 2007 93,773 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 85,867 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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W966 RRU is a 2000 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 W966 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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W966 RRU is a 2000 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 July 2000.

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