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Y987 CLJ

2001 Mazda Bongo

Black Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

148,307 mi
Last recorded148,307 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 Mazda Bongo118,444 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY987 CLJ
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2018 148,307 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2018 148,307 miles

Central Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2017 142,316 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2017 142,316 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 134,262 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2016 134,262 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 126,771 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 124,944 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Sep 2014 124,910 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Sep 2013 122,460 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 114,535 miles

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

rear coil springs starting to corrode

Pass 17 Aug 2011 104,692 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 104,669 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 87,647 miles

slight exhaust blow

Pass 18 Aug 2009 79,515 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 65,880 miles

middle rear seat belts twisted.

Fail 14 Oct 2008 65,880 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

middle rear seat belts twisted.

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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Y987 CLJ is a 2001 Mazda Bongo in Black with a 2,490cc 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 Y987 CLJ, 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 Y987 CLJ registered?

Y987 CLJ is a 2001 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 April 2001.

Is Y987 CLJ safe to buy?

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