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Y257 EBY

2001 Mazda Bongo

White Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

148,612 mi
Last recorded148,612 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Mazda Bongo118,444 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY257 EBY
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 148,612 miles

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2025 148,610 miles

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))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wipers. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 May 2025 145,993 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 manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 16 (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 24 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened ALL mountings (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2024 144,484 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 11 Sep 2024 144,477 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 13 Aug 2024 143,215 miles

Emissions unable to be completed excessively over the reading it should be (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced underbody corner (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced under body corner (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 138,921 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2022 137,761 miles

Central Coolant leak

Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2022 137,711 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 135,735 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2021 135,735 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2020 133,651 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

temporary fuel cap fitted, seals securely

Fail 6 Aug 2020 133,650 miles

Emissions not tested Due to serious exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (4.1.4 (d))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Incorrectly fitted, swept area severely reduced (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside headlamp slightly poor beam image

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Temporary fuel filler cap fitted, seals securely

Pass 5 Jul 2018 121,351 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity os rear lamp cluster damaged (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Fail 5 Jul 2018 121,351 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen both lenses faded (4.1.2 (a))

Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity os rear lamp cluster damaged (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 107,137 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

exhaust system corroded

n/s front tyre has damage to outer sidewall

Pass 6 Sep 2016 89,179 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre perished

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2016 89,179 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Nearside Front tyre perished

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 78,997 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 66,933 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 66,933 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

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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Y257 EBY is a 2001 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 Y257 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 25 years old, this Mazda Bongo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Y257 EBY is a 2001 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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