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DC51 GWU

2013 Mazda Bongo

White Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2021
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

113,766 mi
Last recorded113,766 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2020
Typical for 2013 Mazda Bongo126,195 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC51 GWU
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2020 113,766 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2020 113,664 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 4 Jun 2020 111,359 miles

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

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

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

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2019 97,700 miles

Nearside Front Fog lamp inoperative.

Fail 6 Jun 2019 97,684 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Fog lamp inoperative.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 80,650 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively & rear (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin & off side front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower & off side front lower ball joint rubbers getting perished

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin & off side rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front tyre getting perished & wearing slightly

Pass 8 Jun 2017 78,847 miles

CO erratic

Offside headlamp has poor pattern

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 8 Jun 2017 78,834 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working intermittent (1.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' aerial (8.3.1b)

CO erratic

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside headlamp has poor pattern

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 760,821 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 760,821 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 72,759 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to see rear pads

Fail 7 Apr 2015 72,759 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to see rear pads

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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DC51 GWU is a 2013 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 DC51 GWU, 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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DC51 GWU is a 2013 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 August 2013.

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