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X91 PRV

2001 Mazda Bongo

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

154,985 mi
Last recorded154,985 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 2001 Mazda Bongo118,444 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX91 PRV
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 154,985 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2025 154,978 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 153,043 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 148,446 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 146,402 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2022 146,402 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system rigid to flexi hose (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jul 2021 142,063 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2021 142,063 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 139,503 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 135,097 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2019 135,097 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 132,628 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2018 132,628 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Headlamp aim not tested both (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working hi vis (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 128,183 miles

Under tray fitted

Brake pedal travel

Rear brake pads getting low

Pass 23 Aug 2016 120,619 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 111,921 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 99,187 miles

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

slight oil leak

Fail 26 Jul 2014 99,187 miles

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

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

slight oil leak

Pass 23 Jul 2013 86,833 miles

both rear seats have be removed

slight oil leak

Fail 23 Jul 2013 86,833 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both rear seats have be removed

slight oil leak

Pass 9 Aug 2012 79,189 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 79,189 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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X91 PRV is a 2001 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2001 Mazda Bongo models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 118,444 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 X91 PRV, 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 25 years old, this Mazda Bongo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was X91 PRV registered?

X91 PRV is a 2001 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 13 February 2001.

Is X91 PRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for X91 PRV shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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