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X498 CDA

2001 Mazda Bongo

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,569 mi
Last recorded117,569 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Mazda Bongo118,444 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX498 CDA
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 117,569 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 May 2025 112,836 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 110,955 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2024 110,955 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged deep cut in tread and cords damaged and rusty (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Nail in tyre screw in outer corner of tread and punctured

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 107,079 miles

Nearside Rear sill slightly damaged

Offside Rear reverse lamp not working

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

front bumper damaged

fuel cap seal perished slightly

Fail 14 Aug 2023 107,079 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear sill slightly damaged

Offside Rear reverse lamp not working

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

front bumper damaged

fuel cap seal perished slightly

Pass 9 Aug 2022 103,279 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 94,680 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 89,064 miles

Offside Rear Fog lamp pale

Fail 14 Aug 2020 89,064 miles

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

Offside Rear Fog lamp pale

Pass 30 Jul 2019 81,490 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 74,391 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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X498 CDA is a 2001 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 X498 CDA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X498 CDA registered?

X498 CDA is a 2001 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is X498 CDA safe to buy?

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