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Y278 WDV

2001 Mazda Bongo

White Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

272,102 mi
Last recorded272,102 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2020
Typical for 2001 Mazda Bongo118,444 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY278 WDV
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2020 272,102 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2020 271,842 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens foggy (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working in tailgate (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

auxiliary heater has slight coolant leak

Pass 18 Dec 2018 242,053 miles

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

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

glowplug light flashing

Fail 17 Dec 2018 242,053 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (previously welded) (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

glowplug light flashing

Pass 13 Jan 2018 221,500 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 187,373 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 187,370 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint Offside front (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 175,050 miles

Nsf tyre worn on outer edge.

Nsr tyre on 3mm.

Osf tyre worn on both inner and outer edges.

Osr tyre on 2.5mm.

Pass 18 Feb 2014 153,668 miles

Mid exhaust box bracket broken.

Pass 18 Feb 2013 121,706 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 121,706 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 114,680 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 110,311 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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Y278 WDV is a 2001 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 Y278 WDV, 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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Y278 WDV is a 2001 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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