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AM52 MMJ

2018 Mazda Bongo

Black Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,817 mi
Last recorded71,817 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Mazda Bongo105,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM52 MMJ
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 71,817 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2025 64,087 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2025 64,031 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 56,870 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2024 56,870 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2023 48,928 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 40,826 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 32,924 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 30,342 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 Jul 2019 30,330 miles

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

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear seats in boot layed flat no inspection of belts done

Pass 17 May 2018 30,112 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 30,106 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords & rear (4.1.D.1a)

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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AM52 MMJ is a 2018 Mazda Bongo in Black with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2018 Mazda Bongo models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 105,914 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 AM52 MMJ, 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 8 years old, this Mazda Bongo is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AM52 MMJ?

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What year was AM52 MMJ registered?

AM52 MMJ is a 2018 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 12 June 2018.

Is AM52 MMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AM52 MMJ shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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