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N387 MCL

2012 Mazda Bongo

White Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

163,874 mi
Last recorded163,874 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2023
Typical for 2012 Mazda Bongo130,007 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN387 MCL
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2023 163,874 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2023 163,874 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2022 163,583 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2022 163,580 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2021 162,956 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated dust boot split/deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 162,680 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 161,623 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2018 161,623 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 158,738 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 156,905 miles

Nearside Front PERISHING

Offside Front PERISHING

Offside Rear FOG LAMP OUTPUT ALMOST WHITE IN COLOUR

Fail 11 Aug 2016 156,905 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)

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

Nearside Front PERISHING

Offside Front PERISHING

Offside Rear FOG LAMP OUTPUT ALMOST WHITE IN COLOUR

Pass 12 Aug 2015 156,283 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 151,709 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 147,662 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 146,915 miles

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

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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N387 MCL is a 2012 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 N387 MCL, 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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N387 MCL is a 2012 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 August 2012.

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The MOT history for N387 MCL shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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