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CV52 YRO

2013 Mazda Bongo

Silver Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

201,238 mi
Last recorded201,238 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Mazda Bongo126,195 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV52 YRO
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 201,238 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear inner and outer surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively corrosion on edge (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sill surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 18 Nov 2025 201,238 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play very slight (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear inner and outer surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively corrosion on edge (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sill surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 196,769 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 191,133 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2023 191,132 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Dec 2022 184,289 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear hand brake performance not as good as could be

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 178,583 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2022 78,570 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill / outrigger corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 171,266 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2021 171,253 miles

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill holed on previous repair (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 164,118 miles

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

Offside Rear handbrake slightly low reading

Pass 19 Jan 2019 151,328 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2019 151,500 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2018 140,835 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 128,701 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 117,354 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 105,967 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 105,967 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 97,192 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 92,489 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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CV52 YRO is a 2013 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2013 Mazda Bongo models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 126,195 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 CV52 YRO, 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 13 years old, this Mazda Bongo is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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CV52 YRO is a 2013 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 July 2013.

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