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Y241 EBY

2000 Mazda Bongo

Silver Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

87,206 mi
Last recorded87,206 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2025
Typical for 2000 Mazda Bongo122,442 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY241 EBY
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2025 87,206 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2025 87,179 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

both front head lamp beam image very weak

Pass 26 Mar 2024 80,949 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2024 80,872 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 76,745 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 75,388 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Oct 2021 75,388 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 74,214 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 71,893 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 70,227 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2018 70,227 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2017 67,533 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 63,394 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2016 63,394 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 62,956 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 58,884 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 56,039 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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Y241 EBY is a 2000 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2000 Mazda Bongo models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 122,442 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 Y241 EBY, 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 26 years old, this Mazda Bongo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y241 EBY registered?

Y241 EBY is a 2000 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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