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X699 VRL

2000 Mazda Bongo

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

157,379 mi
Last recorded157,379 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 Mazda Bongo122,442 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX699 VRL
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 157,379 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Jan 2026 157,379 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both sides (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Coolant leak ()

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 147,364 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 132,109 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 126,569 miles

Rear seats missing at time of test unable to check seatbelts

Fail 11 Jan 2023 126,527 miles

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

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))

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

Rear seats missing at time of test unable to check seatbelts

Pass 11 Jan 2022 121,248 miles

Rear all seats missing at time of test

Pass 6 Jan 2021 115,508 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all ()

Pass 10 Jan 2020 112,805 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 102,605 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2019 102,605 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2018 95,743 miles

most rear seats missing at time of test

Fail 11 Jan 2018 95,743 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour nearside/offside (1.1.A.3e)

most rear seats missing at time of test

Pass 4 Jan 2017 90,732 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 87,444 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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X699 VRL is a 2000 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 X699 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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X699 VRL is a 2000 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 November 2000.

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