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Y42 TYA

2001 Mazda Bongo

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

184,871 mi
Last recorded184,871 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Mazda Bongo118,444 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY42 TYA
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 184,871 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2025 183,238 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 181,321 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Nov 2023 181,321 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 179,023 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 177,682 miles

Rear fog light is slightly obscured by tow ball.

Fail 12 Oct 2021 177,682 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear fog light is slightly obscured by tow ball.

Pass 22 Oct 2020 176,313 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 171,923 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 165,997 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 159,593 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front pads friction material equal to backing plate (3.5.1g)

Engine cover and under tray fitted obscuring tester's view

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

Oil leak Front of gearbox ()

Wipers smearing slightly

Pass 13 Apr 2016 153,345 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 149,539 miles

all four tyre walls perished

Pass 15 Apr 2014 144,913 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

all four tyres cracking

Pass 12 Apr 2013 138,902 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 133,529 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 129,506 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 129,310 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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Y42 TYA is a 2001 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 Y42 TYA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y42 TYA registered?

Y42 TYA is a 2001 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is Y42 TYA safe to buy?

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