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X131 FBT

2000 Mazda Bongo

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests29 (16 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate55.2%

Mileage

295,257 mi
Last recorded295,257 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Mazda Bongo122,442 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX131 FBT
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

16 pass 13 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 295,257 miles
Fail 21 May 2026 294,864 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 May 2026 294,864 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Jun 2025 286,104 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2025 286,103 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component has an unsafe modification bearing (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 22 May 2024 274,384 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 263,040 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 15 Jun 2023 263,040 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 26 May 2022 250,464 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2022 250,428 miles

Nearside Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill/out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2021 244,996 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 244,629 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 243,384 miles

Slight play in NS Rear wheel

Fail 14 Mar 2019 243,384 miles

All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Unable to read full plate / bike rack (0.1 (d))

Slight play in NS Rear wheel

Pass 7 Feb 2018 241,274 miles

Both rear tyres starting to perish

Coolant leak

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside front tyre starting to perish

No bonnet stay

Offside rear tail light cracked

Oil leak engine / gearbox

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Slight corrosion in various places underneath

Pass 21 Apr 2017 229,790 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 229,790 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 203,079 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 203,079 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fail 26 Mar 2016 203,012 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear tail light cracked

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

no bonnet stay

oil leak engine/gearbox area

under body covers fitted

Pass 28 Mar 2015 183,390 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 183,390 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 171,156 miles

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)

both rear tyre treads cracking

Fail 19 Mar 2014 171,156 miles

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

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

Nearside Front 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)

both rear tyre treads cracking

Pass 25 Mar 2013 161,317 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 161,317 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 143,063 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 124,197 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2011 124,197 miles

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

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

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

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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X131 FBT is a 2000 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.2%.

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 X131 FBT, 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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X131 FBT is a 2000 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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