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Y281 FBA

2001 Mazda Bongo

White Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

107,387 mi
Last recorded107,387 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Mazda Bongo118,444 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY281 FBA
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 107,387 miles

Central brake pipes covered in grease or other material

Fail 11 Feb 2026 107,387 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing 2 road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Central brake pipes covered in grease or other material

Pass 10 Feb 2025 102,308 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 100,100 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 97,721 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 95,162 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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Y281 FBA is a 2001 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y281 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 Y281 FBA registered?

Y281 FBA is a 2001 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is Y281 FBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y281 FBA shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does Y281 FBA have outstanding finance?

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