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X556 VRL

2000 Mazda Bongo

Beige Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

101,254 mi
Last recorded101,254 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2025
Typical for 2000 Mazda Bongo122,442 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX556 VRL
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2000
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2025 101,254 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 93,414 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2023 87,039 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

hard to inspect rear brake pads

Pass 16 Mar 2022 79,281 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 69,904 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2021 69,904 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 65,909 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides slight worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

undertray fitted

Pass 28 Mar 2019 61,145 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 56,788 miles

front tyres 195/70/15 rear tyres 215/65/15

undertray fitted

Pass 17 Mar 2017 50,735 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides lower ball joint gaitor (2.4.G.2)

advise front tyres 195/70/15 advise rear tyres 215/65/15

Pass 15 Mar 2016 45,426 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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X556 VRL is a 2000 Mazda Bongo in Beige with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 X556 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 26 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 X556 VRL registered?

X556 VRL is a 2000 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 November 2000.

Is X556 VRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for X556 VRL shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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