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Y209 BAW

2001 Mazda Bongo

White Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2022
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

165,625 mi
Last recorded165,625 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2021
Typical for 2001 Mazda Bongo118,444 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY209 BAW
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2021 165,625 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2021 165,625 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 158,784 miles

Front cross member starting to corrode

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 151,655 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Aug 2019 151,655 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 141,934 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

offside rear brake pads getting low

Fail 26 Jul 2018 141,934 miles

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

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

offside rear brake pads getting low

Pass 15 Jul 2017 130,794 miles

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 11 Aug 2016 117,362 miles

Nearside Front tyre perishing

Offside Front tyre perishing

Fail 10 Aug 2016 117,361 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front tyre perishing

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre perishing

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

Rear tyres perishing

Fail 17 Jul 2015 103,651 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 17 Jul 2015 103,651 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 24 Jul 2014 89,910 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2014 89,910 miles

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 77,821 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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Y209 BAW is a 2001 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 Y209 BAW, 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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Y209 BAW is a 2001 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 August 2001.

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