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Y238 FBA

2001 Mazda Bongo

White Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

134,960 mi
Last recorded134,960 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Mazda Bongo118,444 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY238 FBA
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 134,960 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension arm mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension arm mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer corrosion noted to body sill

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear passenger seats backrest requires attention

vehicle underneath undersealed

Pass 18 Feb 2025 134,712 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 133,650 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 129,994 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 May 2022 122,072 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 115,443 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 112,413 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 101,856 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 93,322 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 85,944 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 75,764 miles

Rear child seats fitted to both n/s/r and o/s/r seats

Fail 5 Jul 2016 75,545 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s and o/s (8.2.2)

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

Rear child seats fitted to both n/s/r and o/s/r seats

Pass 14 Jul 2015 67,747 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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Y238 FBA is a 2001 Mazda Bongo in White with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y238 FBA, 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 Y238 FBA registered?

Y238 FBA is a 2001 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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