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X994 VBK

2001 Mazda Bongo

White Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2026
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

299,752 mi
Last recorded299,752 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2025
Typical for 2001 Mazda Bongo118,444 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX994 VBK
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2025 299,752 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

chassis corroded

sills corroded

underbody corrosion

Pass 12 Mar 2024 298,023 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

chassis corroded

sills corroded

underbody corrosion

Fail 12 Mar 2024 298,023 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

chassis corroded

sills corroded

underbody corrosion

Pass 27 Sep 2022 293,652 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 292,893 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Sill poor repair (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Sill poor repair (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test All not checked ()

Fail 27 Sep 2021 292,893 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Sill poor repair (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Sill poor repair (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test All not checked ()

Pass 3 Sep 2020 284,153 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2019 267,635 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 255,119 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2018 255,115 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis/inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective exhaust mounting support (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Aug 2018 255,098 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam m/b flash only (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen no image (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting top of "A" post corroded and holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn anti roll bar "d" bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached link arm detached at 1 end (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired sill panel corroded and holed (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge has no visible tread inner edge/BORDERLINE PASS (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

Offside Front headlamp has poor beam image

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Rear wiper missing

Pass 8 Aug 2017 234,800 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 234,001 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 218,209 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Brake cable modified but not seriously weakened has casing damaged due to rubbing (3.5.1n)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

hi level brake light not working

rear seat belts not checked due to seats in stowed position and load

Fail 20 Jul 2016 217,198 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no defined pattern (1.8.A.1b)

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced both lenses (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Rear seat belts not checked due to load

all tyres worn on edges

Fail 24 Jul 2015 190,669 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s outer rear tail lamp not working

Pass 24 Jul 2015 190,669 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s outer rear tail lamp not working

Pass 28 Jan 2014 151,590 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2014 151,437 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2013 121,492 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2013 121,492 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

n/s headlamp dim.

Pass 30 Dec 2011 97,782 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 97,741 miles

oil warning light on

Fail 29 Jun 2011 97,740 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

oil warning light on

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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X994 VBK is a 2001 Mazda Bongo in White with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 X994 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 25 years old, this Mazda Bongo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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X994 VBK is a 2001 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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