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HG52 BMO

2011 Mazda Bongo

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

214,812 mi
Last recorded214,812 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda Bongo134,509 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG52 BMO
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 214,812 miles
Pass 29 May 2025 207,143 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 193,683 miles
Fail 31 May 2024 193,631 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 28 Sep 2023 193,569 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Exhaust corroded, worse at joints

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 187,278 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 182,152 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight Blow by mounting Bracket before rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 178,078 miles

EML on

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s inner lowest (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

exhaust pipe corroded

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 22 Jul 2020 178,078 miles

EML on

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s inner lowest (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

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

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

exhaust pipe corroded

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 13 Jul 2020 177,908 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 3mm, worn edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 3mm, worn edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 173,220 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear hub seal leaking slightly

general surface corrosion on underside of vehicle

headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated

slight exhaust blow from front pipe gasket

Pass 22 Aug 2018 168,944 miles

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

Offside Rear hub seal leaking slightly

slight oil leak

Pass 5 Jul 2017 162,453 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Fog light slightly discoloured

Pass 6 Jul 2016 153,384 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 145,250 miles

nearside front brake disc slightly worn and scored on the inner surface

offside front tyre wearing on the inner edge

Pass 30 Jun 2014 137,883 miles

handbrake has slight travel

nearside rear brake disc worn and scored on the inner surface

slight seepage from tthe offside rear diff oil seal

Pass 4 Jul 2013 127,677 miles

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

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

oil leak from osr backplate

Pass 14 Jun 2012 115,379 miles

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

N/S/R light damaged

N/S/R tyre wearing on inner edge and is perishing

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

View of rear pads obscured

Fail 12 Jun 2012 115,379 miles

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

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

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

N/S/R light damaged

N/S/R tyre wearing on inner edge and is perishing

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

View of rear pads obscured

Pass 6 Jun 2011 102,289 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

all four tyres starting to perish

Pass 31 Jan 2011 100,859 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 100,859 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

No plate lights not working

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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HG52 BMO is a 2011 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2011 Mazda Bongo models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 134,509 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 HG52 BMO, 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 15 years old, this Mazda Bongo is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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HG52 BMO is a 2011 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 9 February 2011.

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