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W971 RCU

2000 Mazda Bongo

Silver Petrol 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

163,810 mi
Last recorded163,810 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Mazda Bongo122,442 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW971 RCU
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 163,810 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 159,125 miles

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Half shaft seal - not contaminating brake disc (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2025 159,115 miles

Emissions NOx sensor obviously modified Due to high CO and low lambda (8.2.1.1 (a))

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Half shaft seal - not contaminating brake disc (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2024 150,984 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 144,643 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2022 144,633 miles

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Rear Inner sill corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2021 140,749 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 138,494 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2020 138,492 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2019 134,828 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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W971 RCU is a 2000 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 W971 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 W971 RCU registered?

W971 RCU is a 2000 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is W971 RCU safe to buy?

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