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X171 SCY

2001 Mazda Bongo

Grey Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

118,009 mi
Last recorded118,009 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Mazda Bongo118,444 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX171 SCY
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 118,009 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil Dampness From Behind The Timing Belt Cover Area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pads Roughly 60% Worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Underside Of Vehicle Undersealed

Pass 20 Aug 2024 113,587 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 106,568 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2023 106,564 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect due to defective lenses (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect due to defective lenses (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 102,747 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2021 92,587 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 81,923 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2020 81,923 miles

Front Position lamp not working both side (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 81,909 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (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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X171 SCY is a 2001 Mazda Bongo in Grey with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2001 Mazda Bongo models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 118,444 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 X171 SCY, 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 25 years old, this Mazda Bongo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X171 SCY registered?

X171 SCY is a 2001 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 13 January 2001.

Is X171 SCY safe to buy?

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