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X249 VRL

2001 Mazda Bongo

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

197,773 mi
Last recorded197,773 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Mazda Bongo118,444 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX249 VRL
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 197,773 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2026 197,767 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2025 193,511 miles

Nearside Front inner arch corroded

Offside Front inner arch corroded

Fail 17 Jan 2025 193,501 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp likely to become detached (4.5.1 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front inner arch corroded

Offside Front inner arch corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2024 188,491 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front headlamp lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Outer sill heavily corroded not in prescribed area

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

all underside and suspension corroded

both inner sills heavily corroded not in prescribed area

both rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2023 183,262 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

all underside and suspension components heavily corroded

both front lower arms heavily corroded

both rear wheel arches heavily corroded

welding repairs covered in underseal

Fail 2 Feb 2023 183,252 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Inner sill heavily corroded not in prescribed area

Offside Rear back panel heavily corroded not in prescribed area

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

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

all underside and suspension components heavily corroded

both front lower arms heavily corroded

both rear wheel arches heavily corroded

welding repairs covered in underseal

Pass 4 Feb 2022 178,266 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

all underside slightly corroded

both rear wheel arches slightly corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2021 174,404 miles

Central Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and out sill areas corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and out sill areas corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2021 174,402 miles

Exhaust system insecure exhaust bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength out end sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired front cross member below radiator (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired chassis holed (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and out sill areas corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and out sill areas corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 169,110 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear lamp slightly damaged

Fail 18 Jul 2019 168,973 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear lamp slightly damaged

Pass 23 Jul 2018 163,550 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

excessive corrosion front cross member but not holed at time within 30cm of body mount

Pass 31 Jul 2017 161,229 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer joint (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Jul 2017 160,962 miles

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer joint (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 134,236 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2016 134,236 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 123,779 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2015 123,779 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 116,752 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2014 116,689 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 109,350 miles

o/s/f tyre starting to perish/crack

Fail 25 Jul 2013 109,347 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

o/s/f tyre starting to perish/crack

Pass 30 Jul 2012 101,794 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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X249 VRL is a 2001 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 X249 VRL, 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.

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X249 VRL is a 2001 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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