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L999 ELW

2012 Mazda Bongo

Silver Petrol 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

171,680 mi
Last recorded171,680 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda Bongo130,007 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL999 ELW
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 171,680 miles

Chassis, suspension, steering and brake components have corrosion and deterioration

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2026 171,680 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Chassis, suspension, steering and brake components have corrosion and deterioration

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2025 154,849 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2024 129,258 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 113,811 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 113,328 miles
Pass 22 May 2021 112,130 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 108,835 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 98,101 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2017 84,138 miles

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Pass 29 Sep 2016 80,610 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 77,749 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 75,166 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 71,601 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 67,701 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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L999 ELW is a 2012 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 L999 ELW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L999 ELW registered?

L999 ELW is a 2012 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 October 2012.

Is L999 ELW safe to buy?

The MOT history for L999 ELW shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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