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X262 YHO

2001 Mazda Bongo

White Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

175,218 mi
Last recorded175,218 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Mazda Bongo118,444 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX262 YHO
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 175,218 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2025 174,637 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 174,495 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2024 174,492 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2023 174,017 miles

Front brake pads getting low

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

Pass 30 Jul 2022 166,429 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 161,202 miles

coolant cap missing

Fail 14 Aug 2021 161,201 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

coolant cap missing

Pass 20 Aug 2020 154,550 miles

Engine has an oil leak

Fail 19 Aug 2020 154,543 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Engine has an oil leak

Pass 28 Aug 2019 152,700 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 150,862 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2018 150,849 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 148,304 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 145,959 miles

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all 4 tyres perished in treaad

rear exhaust box strap broken but still supported

Pass 26 Oct 2015 140,739 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 135,870 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s.headlight.psttern.weak

Pass 23 Oct 2013 129,695 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 125,016 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

o/s and n/s headlamp patterns poor

Pass 21 Oct 2011 114,600 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 101,246 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2010 100,228 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

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

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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X262 YHO is a 2001 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 X262 YHO, 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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What year was X262 YHO registered?

X262 YHO is a 2001 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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