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Y499 MDA

2001 Mazda Bongo

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

91,342 mi
Last recorded91,342 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Mazda Bongo118,444 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY499 MDA
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 91,342 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2025 87,517 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 79,463 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 71,477 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible exhaust pipe deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 63,147 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 56,078 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 48,813 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 41,574 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2018 41,574 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 37,195 miles

all 4 tyres perishing

Pass 19 Sep 2016 31,490 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 29,151 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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Y499 MDA is a 2001 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 Y499 MDA, 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 Y499 MDA registered?

Y499 MDA is a 2001 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is Y499 MDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y499 MDA shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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