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Y682 MES

2001 Mazda Bongo

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

126,258 mi
Last recorded126,258 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2025
Typical for 2001 Mazda Bongo118,444 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY682 MES
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2025 126,258 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material joining to flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes in parts (1.1.11 (c))

Rear differential wetting oil

Fail 8 Jan 2025 126,255 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both headlights , outer lenses deteriorated/misted (4.1.2 (c))

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated both front (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper torn (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel park brake (1.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working washer pipe burst (3.5 (a))

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed both rear tyres cut to cords in cracked/perished tread groove (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material joining to flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes in parts (1.1.11 (c))

Rear differential wetting oil

Pass 5 Jan 2024 124,645 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Jan 2024 124,645 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Sep 2023 124,578 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill to floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear diff corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2022 123,132 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front radiator bracket corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

rear diff heavily corroded

Fail 23 Jul 2022 123,092 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wing at jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced at jacking point to sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced next to tow bar mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wing at jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced at jacking point to sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wing at jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive damage seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure bracket broken away from body (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear diff heavily corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2021 119,375 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front both front headlights slight deterioration

Front both front tyres slightly out of round

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2021 119,373 miles

Central Exhaust silencer insecure exhaust silencer hanger clamp corroded/broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both outer and inner sills each side corroded and holed at end of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front both front headlight outer glass deteriorated

Front both front tyres slightly out of round

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside sill corroded and holed

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs, with brake pads wearing low (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 115,969 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 107,906 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2019 107,905 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front 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))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front 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))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Middle sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Middle sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 106,345 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2019 106,345 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 101,476 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 96,811 miles

Nearside Rear inner and outer wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear inner and outer wheel arch corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2016 93,559 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 87,838 miles

Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 87,838 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 82,360 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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Y682 MES is a 2001 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y682 MES, 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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Y682 MES is a 2001 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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