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HY55 FCM

2012 Mazda Bongo

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

142,081 mi
Last recorded142,081 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda Bongo130,007 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY55 FCM
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 142,081 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2025 142,081 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Sep 2024 139,495 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 138,246 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 137,767 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2022 137,761 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp likely to become detached (4.5.1 (c) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Feb 2021 136,996 miles

Nearside Rear lens has minor damage

Pass 21 Feb 2020 134,786 miles

Nearside Rear light lens has minor damage.

Pass 28 Feb 2019 129,013 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2019 128,955 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 122,338 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2018 122,338 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 119,293 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 114,755 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 109,956 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 105,750 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 103,046 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 103,046 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)

Pass 21 Apr 2012 100,378 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 100,378 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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 FCM is a 2012 Mazda Bongo in Silver 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 HY55 FCM, 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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What year was HY55 FCM registered?

HY55 FCM is a 2012 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 April 2012.

Is HY55 FCM safe to buy?

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