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HS52 TAU

2013 Mazda Bongo

Grey Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

226,219 mi
Last recorded226,219 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Mazda Bongo126,195 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS52 TAU
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 226,219 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2024 213,917 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2023 200,872 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 187,641 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 74,698 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2021 74,698 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 163,635 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2020 163,620 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2019 158,045 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 145,535 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2018 45,528 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2017 133,327 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 122,793 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 107,902 miles

both front tyres becoming cracked between treads

Pass 6 Oct 2014 99,812 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Oct 2013 91,558 miles

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

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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HS52 TAU is a 2013 Mazda Bongo in Grey with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 HS52 TAU, 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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What year was HS52 TAU registered?

HS52 TAU is a 2013 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 November 2013.

Is HS52 TAU safe to buy?

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