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HY53 GBV

2012 Mazda Bongo

Grey Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

290,832 mi
Last recorded290,832 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2024
Typical for 2012 Mazda Bongo130,007 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY53 GBV
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 17 Jan 2024 290,832 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at 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 Both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Both Inner & Outer Sills Heavily Corroded

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

General Corrosion All Wheel Arches & Body

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge of Tread Worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 273,648 miles

EML Light On

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

Lower Sills, Inner & Outer heavily corroded

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel arches corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2022 254,508 miles

Check engine Light on

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Both sills heavily corroded

Rear Wheel arches heavily corroded

Fail 1 Feb 2022 254,508 miles

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

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

Check engine Light on

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Both sills heavily corroded

Rear Wheel arches heavily corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2021 239,073 miles

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

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

rear wheel arches rusty

Fail 4 Feb 2021 239,073 miles

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

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

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

rear wheel arches rusty

Pass 6 Feb 2020 229,436 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2020 229,436 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2019 210,877 miles

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

both front and both rear anti roll bar mounting bushes worn

both front anti roll bar drop link ball joints worn

both front chassis outer riggers heavily corroded

both rear anti roll bar drop link bushes worn

Pass 6 Feb 2018 189,031 miles

nearside rear tyre 2mm tread

Fail 6 Feb 2018 189,031 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

front brake pads getting low

Pass 31 Jan 2017 165,512 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 150,020 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

headlamp lenses defusing

Pass 2 Feb 2015 132,852 miles

Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front and o/s rear tyres perishing

Pass 7 Feb 2014 106,502 miles

headlamp lenses fogged

no rear seats fitted

Pass 1 Feb 2013 97,814 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 76,084 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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HY53 GBV is a 2012 Mazda Bongo in Grey with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2012 Mazda Bongo models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 130,007 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 HY53 GBV, 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 14 years old, this Mazda Bongo is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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HY53 GBV is a 2012 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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