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HY55 ELX

2011 Mazda Bongo

White Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

118,851 mi
Last recorded118,851 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda Bongo134,509 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY55 ELX
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 118,851 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2025 118,851 miles

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure All tyres (195/70/15C) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 118,035 miles

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

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 18 Nov 2022 117,170 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2022 117,169 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 115,793 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2021 115,793 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 114,280 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 110,421 miles
Fail 24 May 2019 110,421 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 May 2018 109,244 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 107,397 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 106,018 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 106,018 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2015 102,895 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 101,407 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 May 2013 98,991 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 93,906 miles

both rear tyres perished

different size tyyres fitted front and rear

nearside front tyre perished and wearng low on inner edge

offside wiper blade fitted

outer sills covered

underside of vehicle coated in underseal

Pass 15 Apr 2011 87,363 miles

all brake discs ruted.

Fail 6 Apr 2011 87,361 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

all brake discs ruted.

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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HY55 ELX is a 2011 Mazda Bongo in White with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HY55 ELX, 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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What year was HY55 ELX registered?

HY55 ELX is a 2011 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 May 2011.

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