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Y268 XDV

2001 Mazda Bongo

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

200,999 mi
Last recorded200,999 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Mazda Bongo118,444 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY268 XDV
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 200,999 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated arm ball joint rubber slightly insecure (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

petrol cap rubber seal cracking

Fail 10 Jan 2026 200,993 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt and lower drop link rubbers (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated arm ball joint rubber slightly insecure (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

petrol cap rubber seal cracking

Pass 9 Jan 2025 191,369 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2024 191,349 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))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 184,849 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 177,139 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 170,053 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2021 169,901 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 163,909 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack boot (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2020 163,859 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 151,159 miles

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 15 Apr 2019 151,157 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 140,552 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2017 132,118 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre side wall ()

Fail 27 Apr 2017 131,926 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre side wall ()

Pass 15 Nov 2016 131,184 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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Y268 XDV is a 2001 Mazda Bongo in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 Y268 XDV, 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 Y268 XDV registered?

Y268 XDV is a 2001 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is Y268 XDV safe to buy?

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