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Y396 WFC

2001 Mazda Bongo

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

108,225 mi
Last recorded108,225 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Mazda Bongo118,444 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY396 WFC
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 108,225 miles

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

Offside Inner SILL CORRODED, BUT NOT EXCESSIVELY

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Jun 2025 108,202 miles

Emissions unable to be completed VEHICLE MISS FIRE, (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Offside Inner SILL CORRODED, BUT NOT EXCESSIVELY

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2024 107,377 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 106,180 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 105,659 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 104,326 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 102,716 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 101,036 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 98,996 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 96,383 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 96,382 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 93,931 miles

all four tyres are cracking and perishing

n/s headlamp beam pattern is poor

vehicles floor and chassis is a little rusty

Fail 14 Sep 2016 93,927 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

all four tyres are cracking and perishing

n/s headlamp beam pattern is poor

vehicles floor and chassis is a little rusty

Pass 19 Sep 2015 91,496 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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Y396 WFC is a 2001 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 Y396 WFC, 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 Y396 WFC registered?

Y396 WFC is a 2001 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 May 2001.

Is Y396 WFC safe to buy?

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