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LA02 YXG

2013 Mazda Bongo

Silver Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

187,675 mi
Last recorded187,675 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Mazda Bongo126,195 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA02 YXG
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 187,675 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2024 181,318 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2023 174,385 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2022 67,440 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm. remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Dec 2022 167,431 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits see emissions printout (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits see emissions printout (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits see emissions printout (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm. remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Dec 2021 159,632 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. remaining (5.2.3 (e))

nearside rear tyre is wearing badly on inner edge! advise wheel alignment check/adjust

Fail 20 Dec 2021 159,620 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits see emissions printout (8.2.1.2 (b))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. remaining (5.2.3 (e))

nearside rear tyre is wearing badly on inner edge! advise wheel alignment check/adjust

Pass 22 Dec 2020 150,011 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2020 150,008 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits see emissions printout (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 138,944 miles

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

Front number plate cracked

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 130,640 miles

Front both tyres perished

Rear both tyres perished

Pass 12 Jun 2017 123,138 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 113,165 miles

Front both tyres slightly perished

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

Pass 25 Jun 2015 107,194 miles

front registration plate cracked.

n/s/r lens full of water.

one rear reverse sensor missing.

plastic headlamp lenses in a poor condition.

various stone chips in the windscreen.

Fail 25 Jun 2015 107,194 miles

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

front registration plate cracked.

n/s/r lens full of water.

one rear reverse sensor missing.

plastic headlamp lenses in a poor condition.

various stone chips in the windscreen.

Pass 3 Jul 2014 97,037 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

engine slightly noisey.(Tappets).

plastic headlamp lenses in a poor condition.

tow bar wiring poor routed.

various light body and bumper damage.

various small stone chips in the windscreen.

vehicle has been wax oyled, but large areas have been missed!

Fail 3 Jul 2014 97,037 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

engine slightly noisey.(Tappets).

plastic headlamp lenses in a poor condition.

rear brake pads 1/2 worn.

various light body and bumper damage.

various small stone chips in the windscreen.

vehicle has been wax oyled, but large areas have been missed!

Pass 9 Jul 2013 84,308 miles

rear wiper blade is split

Fail 27 Jun 2013 84,308 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear wiper blade is split

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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LA02 YXG is a 2013 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2013 Mazda Bongo models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 126,195 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LA02 YXG, 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 13 years old, this Mazda Bongo is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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LA02 YXG is a 2013 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 July 2013.

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