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Y198 CSB

2001 Mazda Bongo

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

76,027 mi
Last recorded76,027 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Mazda Bongo118,444 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY198 CSB
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 76,027 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2026 76,027 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 72,392 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2025 72,385 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 68,570 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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Y198 CSB is a 2001 Mazda Bongo in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y198 CSB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of Y198 CSB?

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What year was Y198 CSB registered?

Y198 CSB is a 2001 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is Y198 CSB safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y198 CSB shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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