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Y157 CBT

2001 Mazda Bongo

White Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

99,035 mi
Last recorded99,035 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Mazda Bongo118,444 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY157 CBT
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 99,035 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2025 97,151 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2024 94,553 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2024 94,551 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Front sill corroded and holed (not within a prescribed area)

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2023 91,244 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2023 91,242 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 85,536 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2022 85,222 miles

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 81,069 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2021 81,069 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 79,044 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 76,358 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 73,861 miles

Nearside Inner sill corroded (not within prescribed area)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill panel (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner sill corroded (not within prescribed area)

Fail 18 Apr 2018 73,859 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill panel (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Inner sill corroded (not within prescribed area)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill panel (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner sill corroded (not within prescribed area)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 70,891 miles

rear brake discs in poor condition

Fail 29 Mar 2017 70,884 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded door sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded door sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded door sill (2.4.A.3)

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 26 Apr 2016 67,353 miles

Rear inner pads appear low - discs pitted/poor

Fail 20 Apr 2016 67,352 miles

Nearside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated loose (3.5.1j)

Offside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated corroded and loose (3.5.1j)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Glowplug light on

Rear inner pads appear low - discs pitted/poor

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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Y157 CBT is a 2001 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 Y157 CBT, 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 Y157 CBT registered?

Y157 CBT is a 2001 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 13 March 2001.

Is Y157 CBT safe to buy?

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