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Y943 EBA

2001 Mazda Bongo

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

108,383 mi
Last recorded108,383 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Mazda Bongo118,444 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY943 EBA
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 108,383 miles
Fail 5 May 2026 108,383 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2025 102,852 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2025 102,852 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 May 2024 93,942 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 31 May 2024 93,942 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (4.1.4 (d))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2023 85,956 miles

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

Rear facing lights full of water

Fail 5 Jun 2023 85,956 miles

Rear Seat belt missing bolts missing + could not find buckles (7.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear facing lights full of water

Pass 14 Jun 2022 76,294 miles

o/s/r + n/s/r chassis out riggers corroded

Fail 6 Jun 2022 76,239 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill to chassis out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

o/s/r + n/s/r chassis out riggers corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2021 68,955 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 68,272 miles

corrosion to n/s and o/s rear outer sills

Pass 21 May 2019 67,772 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 65,569 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 63,826 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 61,576 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 59,299 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 57,798 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 18 Dec 2013 57,798 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Dec 2012 55,909 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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Y943 EBA is a 2001 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 Y943 EBA, 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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Y943 EBA is a 2001 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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