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HY53 GFG

2012 Mazda Bongo

Grey Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

184,747 mi
Last recorded184,747 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda Bongo130,007 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 184,747 miles

Nearside Sill corroded but not considered structural

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

Pass 29 Oct 2024 182,990 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2024 182,896 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2023 180,819 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 178,286 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 174,267 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2021 174,263 miles

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 169,968 miles

Body heavily corroded

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Oct 2020 169,964 miles

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 Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Body heavily corroded

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2019 160,412 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 160,409 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2018 150,841 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 142,837 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 6 May 2016 132,652 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 6 May 2016 132,652 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 25 Jun 2015 122,452 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 122,452 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 111,736 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 102,448 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 89,348 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 GFG is a 2012 Mazda Bongo in Grey with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GFG, 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 GFG is a 2012 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 August 2012.

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