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Y936 GHC

2001 Mazda Bongo

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

144,420 mi
Last recorded144,420 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Mazda Bongo118,444 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY936 GHC
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 144,420 miles

hand brake high

Fail 17 Mar 2026 144,417 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working and rear (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

hand brake high

Pass 19 Mar 2025 141,207 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2024 137,546 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 135,368 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Mar 2023 135,276 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 134,088 miles

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 5 Apr 2022 134,088 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 132,224 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2021 132,220 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 131,057 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 128,257 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 125,741 miles

both rear tyres perished

Fail 4 Apr 2018 125,741 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 10 Apr 2017 122,037 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 122,001 miles

front offside and nearside tyres wearing low on outer edges

Fail 20 Jul 2016 122,001 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front offside and nearside tyres wearing low on outer edges

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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Y936 GHC is a 2001 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 Y936 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 Y936 GHC registered?

Y936 GHC is a 2001 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is Y936 GHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y936 GHC shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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