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Y501 GHC

2001 Mazda Bongo

White Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2016
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,788 mi
Last recorded108,788 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2015
Typical for 2001 Mazda Bongo118,444 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY501 GHC
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2015 108,788 miles

both dip beams poor & dim image

front brake discs worn & pads low

Fail 2 Jun 2015 108,763 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both dip beams poor & dim image

front brake discs worn & pads low

Pass 21 May 2014 93,046 miles

odd size tyres fitted between front and rear axles

Fail 20 May 2014 93,045 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

odd size tyres fitted between front and rear axles

Pass 6 Jun 2013 83,220 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 82,014 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

tyres slightly perished

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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Y501 GHC 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 66.7%.

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 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 Y501 GHC, 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 Y501 GHC registered?

Y501 GHC is a 2001 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 July 2001.

Is Y501 GHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y501 GHC shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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