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X648 VRL

2000 Mazda Bongo

White Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

192,004 mi
Last recorded192,004 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2000 Mazda Bongo122,442 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX648 VRL
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 192,004 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 184,118 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill holed & corroded (marked with chalk) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill holed & corroded (marked with chalk) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 174,540 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2022 160,928 miles

slight play in o/s/f anti-roll bar link

Pass 22 Jul 2021 151,316 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2020 142,844 miles

Rear tyres worn on edges

Fail 31 Jul 2020 142,844 miles

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

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

Rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 3 Apr 2019 130,898 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 130,895 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 119,883 miles

both front lower suspension ball joint boots insecure

Fail 4 Apr 2018 119,883 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

both front lower suspension ball joint boots insecure

Pass 7 Apr 2017 110,004 miles

Off side front tyre tread deep cracks

Fail 5 Apr 2017 109,994 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Off side front tyre tread deep cracks

Pass 9 Apr 2016 99,295 miles

Under trays & engine covers fitted

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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X648 VRL is a 2000 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 X648 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.

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What year was X648 VRL registered?

X648 VRL is a 2000 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is X648 VRL safe to buy?

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