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X989 ADG

2001 Mazda Bongo

Gold Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

222,871 mi
Last recorded222,871 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Mazda Bongo118,444 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX989 ADG
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 222,871 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Underside has surface corrosion

Fail 31 Jul 2025 222,868 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Suspension arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Suspension arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Underside has surface corrosion

Pass 19 Sep 2024 219,974 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside battery tray corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2023 215,311 miles

Central Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2023 215,304 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively coolant in washer bottle (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 206,489 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock Absorber Corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock Absorber Corroded

Fail 30 Nov 2022 206,489 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock Absorber Corroded

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock Absorber Corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2021 197,207 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 196,328 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 190,911 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2020 190,911 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 183,792 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2019 183,792 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 171,859 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 157,604 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2016 157,604 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 Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Nearside low (3.7.B.5b)

LPG Fuel tank corroded

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Cables/ Box dangling drivers footwell

Pass 20 Jan 2016 142,846 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front (3.5.1g)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 20 Jan 2015 34,942 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 34,942 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 106,479 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 91,986 miles

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

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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X989 ADG is a 2001 Mazda Bongo in Gold with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X989 ADG, 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 X989 ADG registered?

X989 ADG is a 2001 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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