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X805 VRL

2000 Mazda Bongo

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

134,316 mi
Last recorded134,316 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 2000 Mazda Bongo122,442 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX805 VRL
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 134,316 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Number plate damaged cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner sill out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively slight Binding 21 (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Red light lens faded (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 7 May 2025 134,314 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Number plate damaged cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner sill out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively slight Binding 21 (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Red light lens faded (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 130,832 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Advise both front tyres perishing / cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer wheel arch corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer wheel arch corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Advise both rear shock absorbers (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 2 Jul 2024 130,810 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Central flexi joint leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed Not tested due to exhaust leaking (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner sill area / out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Advise both front tyres perishing / cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer wheel arch corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer wheel arch corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Advise both rear shock absorbers (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 128,172 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Advise both rears (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 11 Jul 2023 128,172 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Advise both rears (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 124,405 miles

rear fog light intensity slightly reduced

Fail 29 Jun 2022 124,321 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))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill area near suspension mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective Rear facing seat in rear (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill area holed near suspension mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2021 117,061 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective Metal clamp insecure/ loose (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Jun 2021 117,053 miles

Nearside Front Lower 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 insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Fitment wrong direction (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Wrong direction (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm 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 (4.5.4 (a))

Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended All rear seat belts (7.1.2 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective Metal clamp insecure/ loose (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2020 109,628 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2019 101,445 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 100,102 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 94,230 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 89,677 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 79,879 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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X805 VRL is a 2000 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 X805 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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X805 VRL is a 2000 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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