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Y44 MAB

2002 Mazda Bongo

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

202,745 mi
Last recorded202,745 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2021
Typical for 2002 Mazda Bongo118,797 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY44 MAB
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2021 202,745 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2021 202,731 miles

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 200,655 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2020 200,654 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective damaged (4.2.1 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned insecure & behind bumper (4.5.4 (a))

Front Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail rear u/j (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Pass 4 Apr 2019 186,168 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 176,929 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner sill excessively corroded front and rear not in a prescribed area

Nearside Rear tyre has a perished/split outer side wall

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner sill excessively corroded not in a prescribed area

Offside Rear tyre has a perished/split outer side wall

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both sides (6.1.A.1)

engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 27 Apr 2017 162,150 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis leg (6.1.B.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres are perished and cracking on their outer side walls

unable to check rear seats due to load in seating area

Fail 24 Apr 2017 162,149 miles

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings crossmember behind the radiator (6.1.B.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings centre crossmember, next to the inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis leg (6.1.B.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres are perished and cracking on their outer side walls

unable to check rear seats due to load in seating area

Pass 12 Apr 2016 157,743 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 157,743 miles

Offside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 149,127 miles

Rear exhaust clamp corroded

Fail 15 Apr 2015 149,127 miles

Nearside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Inner bumper support slightly corroded

Rear exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2014 144,932 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 144,842 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 139,413 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 139,374 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 130,600 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front brake discs worn/pitted

Fail 28 Mar 2012 130,600 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front brake discs worn/pitted

Pass 31 Mar 2011 122,635 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 120,903 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 120,903 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 109,989 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 97,126 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 93,702 miles

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

Slight damage to front subframe(N/S).

Pass 15 Jun 2006 81,321 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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Y44 MAB is a 2002 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

Across all 2002 Mazda Bongo models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 118,797 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 Y44 MAB, 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 24 years old, this Mazda Bongo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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Y44 MAB is a 2002 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 11 June 2002.

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