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Y542 MDA

2001 Mazda Bongo

Silver Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,910 mi
Last recorded118,910 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Mazda Bongo118,444 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY542 MDA
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 118,910 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 108,705 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 86,665 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2022 86,665 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 70,890 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 69,091 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2019 69,054 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 66,169 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 62,762 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 61,747 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2016 57,566 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 57,566 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

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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Y542 MDA is a 2001 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 Y542 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.

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What year was Y542 MDA registered?

Y542 MDA is a 2001 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is Y542 MDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y542 MDA shows 12 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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