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X256 CPA

2000 Mazda Bongo

White Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

184,595 mi
Last recorded184,595 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Mazda Bongo122,442 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX256 CPA
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 184,595 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Spring area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 6 May 2026 184,521 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Floor to cill by out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting 3 locations along the cill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Spring area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 1 May 2025 176,700 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Apr 2025 176,698 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2024 176,199 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing bad cracking on l/h front tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Apr 2024 176,199 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing bad cracking on l/h front tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working l/h brake light not working, repaired (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2023 175,535 miles

Nearside Rear slight rust l/h rear wheel arch

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge r/h front tyre only just in legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Apr 2023 175,535 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both front headlights needed polishing, polished. (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working l/h rear brake light and sidelight not working, repaired (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear slight rust l/h rear wheel arch

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge r/h front tyre only just in legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Apr 2022 174,792 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing R/h rear shock absorber cover very rusty (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 Apr 2022 174,792 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively l/h front wiper blade broken replaced (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing R/h rear shock absorber cover very rusty (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 May 2021 174,012 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2021 174,012 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn r/h front lower ball joint has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively r/h front wiper blade needs replacing done (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2019 173,909 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front headlamp covers polished as they were dim (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 May 2018 173,542 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 168,390 miles

both rear tyres close to legal requirements

Fail 9 Jun 2017 168,389 miles

Nearside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 26 May 2016 156,751 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge devoid of tread main tread 3.7mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge devoid of tread main tread 2.9mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

n/s/f inner body sill badly corroded but is not in any prescribed area

o/s center inner body sill badly corroded but is not in any prescribed area

Pass 3 Jun 2015 143,347 miles

nearside and offside inner sills corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2014 131,659 miles

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 28 May 2014 131,659 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 6 Sep 2012 131,522 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 131,522 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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X256 CPA is a 2000 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 X256 CPA, 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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X256 CPA is a 2000 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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