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Y947 GHC

2001 Mazda Bongo

White Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

145,435 mi
Last recorded145,435 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Mazda Bongo118,444 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY947 GHC
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 145,435 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

surface corrosion on all four brake discs

Pass 9 May 2025 145,420 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 142,038 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2024 142,031 miles

Emissions unable to be completed excessive smoke (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (1.6 (d))

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2023 136,711 miles

Dip images deteriorated

Fail 24 May 2023 136,565 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits Date of first use (2001) (8.2.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light Light white. (4.5.4 (a))

Dips image deteriorated at limit

Pass 4 Feb 2022 129,587 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp slightly dicoloured

Pass 12 Feb 2021 123,833 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 119,064 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 109,995 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2019 109,602 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Feb 2018 104,754 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 96,348 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 89,302 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2016 89,302 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour lens cracked, repaired with lens repair tape (1.1.A.3e)

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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Y947 GHC is a 2001 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y947 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 Y947 GHC registered?

Y947 GHC is a 2001 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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The MOT history for Y947 GHC shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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