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Y208 FBK

2001 Mazda Bongo

White Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

144,955 mi
Last recorded144,955 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Mazda Bongo118,444 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY208 FBK
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2017 144,955 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 143,098 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 137,139 miles

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

Oil leak

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 7 Apr 2015 137,139 miles

Oil leak

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 30 Apr 2014 135,766 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2014 135,766 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2012 132,358 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2012 132,358 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 125,547 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 113,417 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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Y208 FBK is a 2001 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 Y208 FBK, 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 Y208 FBK registered?

Y208 FBK is a 2001 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 22 October 2001.

Is Y208 FBK safe to buy?

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