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HJ03 BLN

2011 Mazda Bongo

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

113,922 mi
Last recorded113,922 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda Bongo134,509 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ03 BLN
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 113,922 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2025 113,624 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 111,529 miles

Nearside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 110,317 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached mounting bracket / disconnected from plastic bumper mounting frame. (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2023 110,298 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure exhaust mounting bracket ( metal) broken. (6.1.2 (a))

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))

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))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached mounting bracket / disconnected from plastic bumper mounting frame. (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 106,198 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached outer mounting defective. (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective metal bracket to exhaust / behind cat. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective slightly reduced light out-put. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 17 Oct 2022 106,198 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer mounting. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspension arm / rear mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength anti -roll bar mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective metal bracket to exhaust / behind cat. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached outer mounting defective. (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective slightly reduced light out-put. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2018 104,991 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 103,728 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 102,166 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 98,913 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides look inverted but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear pads look low??

surface corrosion to front & rear brakes, suspension & hub components

Pass 28 Oct 2014 91,757 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 91,751 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 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 Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2013 85,113 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 78,997 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 Oct 2011 72,819 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 72,819 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

all 4 tyres starting to perish

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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HJ03 BLN is a 2011 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 HJ03 BLN, 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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HJ03 BLN is a 2011 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 December 2011.

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