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X483 JCL

2000 Mazda Bongo

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

137,956 mi
Last recorded137,956 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 Mazda Bongo122,442 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX483 JCL
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 137,956 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Feb 2026 137,818 miles

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

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 137,655 miles

EML Light on

Fail 4 Mar 2025 137,637 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

EML Light on

Pass 24 Feb 2024 136,193 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

corrosion to both inner sills not considered excessive

Pass 20 Feb 2023 134,203 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 132,450 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 130,885 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2021 130,862 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 127,933 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear fog light slightly faded

Fail 11 Mar 2020 127,917 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear fog light slightly faded

Pass 31 Jan 2019 124,974 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2019 124,974 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 117,676 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 112,456 miles

Exhaust flexi corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2015 109,280 miles

headlamp lenses poor condition

all four tyres perished and cracked

Pass 5 Dec 2014 104,282 miles

all tyres cracked and perished

Pass 6 Dec 2013 101,415 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2013 101,409 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 97,641 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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X483 JCL is a 2000 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 X483 JCL, 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 X483 JCL registered?

X483 JCL is a 2000 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is X483 JCL safe to buy?

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