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Y298 XDV

2017 Mazda Bongo

Silver Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

154,780 mi
Last recorded154,780 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Mazda Bongo112,924 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY298 XDV
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 7 May 2026 154,780 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 14 May 2025 153,053 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 16 May 2024 147,045 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 143,979 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective IN POOR CONDITION. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear SERVICE AND PARK BRAKE IMBALANCE.

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective IN POOR CONDITION (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2023 143,979 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective IN POOR CONDITION. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear SERVICE AND PARK BRAKE IMBALANCE.

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective IN POOR CONDITION (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 141,371 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamps misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2022 141,370 miles

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

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamps misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 136,146 miles

Nearside Rear Park brake imbalance

Fail 29 Jun 2021 136,128 miles

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

Nearside Rear Park brake imbalance

Offside Rear Inner ADDITIONAL POSITION LAMP NOT WORKING

Pass 2 Jul 2020 131,268 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2020 131,266 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear parking brake effort poor

front brakes grabbing slighty

Pass 10 Apr 2019 123,310 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2019 123,310 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 114,969 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 108,735 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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Y298 XDV is a 2017 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2017 Mazda Bongo models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 112,924 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 Y298 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 9 years old, this Mazda Bongo is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was Y298 XDV registered?

Y298 XDV is a 2017 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 April 2017.

Is Y298 XDV safe to buy?

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