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X197 HKY

2000 Mazda Bongo

White Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

190,703 mi
Last recorded190,703 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Mazda Bongo122,442 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX197 HKY
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 190,703 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 183,895 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 8 May 2024 181,770 miles

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (d))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside front and both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 May 2024 181,770 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (d))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside front and both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2023 179,006 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 174,948 miles

rear tyres cracking on side walls and in tread pattern

Pass 22 Apr 2021 173,036 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

all four tyres cracking on side walls

Pass 29 Apr 2020 170,258 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 167,729 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 164,762 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 161,498 miles

center exhaust is slight rusty

slight dent in the fuel tank

slight oil leak from the engine

Pass 15 Apr 2016 156,788 miles

slight dent in fuel tank

Pass 1 May 2015 150,129 miles

both front inner brake pads are wearing a little low

Pass 8 May 2014 143,228 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 143,228 miles

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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X197 HKY is a 2000 Mazda Bongo in White with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 X197 HKY, 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 X197 HKY registered?

X197 HKY is a 2000 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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