Just a quick update, had a code check done and it was a MAF sensor fault and after some research found that the sensor for the MX 5 does indeed fit and at only £20 a bargain compared to the £175 for the Bongo one listed. Now fitted and running fine, here's a link to the part on eBay.
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Thank you, just shows how much they're ripping off bongo owners

Hi has anyone tried am MX5 MAF sensor on a Bongo as just been to the breakers yard and the mechanic there says they are the same but a fraction of the cost

Hi everyone my 2000 2.0 l bongo has started giving out lots of sooty smoke which has a really strong patrol smell, I've changed the plugs (which were covered in soot) the HT lead's and the distributor cap and rotor arm and air filter but still sooty, my next guess would be either the lambda sensor ...

Hi everyone my 2000 2.0 l bongo has started giving out lots of sooty smoke which has a really strong patrol smell, I've changed the plugs (which were covered in soot) the HT lead's and the distributor cap and rotor arm and air filter but still sooty, my next guess would be either the lambda sensor ...