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X881 VBK

2000 Mazda Bongo

White Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

247,834 mi
Last recorded247,834 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2017
Typical for 2000 Mazda Bongo122,442 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX881 VBK
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2017 247,834 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside rear tyre worn on edges

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

Offside rear inner sill corroded

Offside rear tyre worn on edges

Oil leak ()

Rear wheel arches corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Nov 2017 247,827 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Both (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside rear tyre worn on edges

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

Offside rear inner sill corroded

Offside rear tyre worn on edges

Oil leak ()

Rear wheel arches corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 231,853 miles

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/r tyre worn on edge

various under body surface corrosion

Fail 4 Nov 2016 231,847 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both rear "D" bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/r tyre worn on edge

various under body surface corrosion

Pass 20 Nov 2015 214,629 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2015 214,624 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 214,624 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 196,666 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Oct 2014 196,455 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 179,845 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 179,845 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2012 158,076 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2011 137,285 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 111,618 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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X881 VBK is a 2000 Mazda Bongo in White with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 X881 VBK, 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 X881 VBK registered?

X881 VBK is a 2000 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 21 September 2000.

Is X881 VBK safe to buy?

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