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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))
Nearside Front inner arch corroded
Offside Front inner arch corroded
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
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
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
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
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
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))
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))
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
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
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
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer joint (7.1.2)
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)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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)
o/s/f tyre starting to perish/crack
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
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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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