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N512 NHG

2011 Mazda Bongo

Black Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

146,286 mi
Last recorded146,286 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda Bongo134,509 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN512 NHG
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 146,286 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Axle and surrounding suspension components corroded

Fail 8 Oct 2025 146,216 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced radiator cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear axle and surrounding suspension components corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2024 144,495 miles

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

radiator support corroded

Fail 26 Sep 2024 144,489 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting inner arch (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced inner sill corroded (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced inner sill corroded (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

radiator support corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2023 140,328 miles

vehicle underside and components dry in places

Fail 4 Jul 2023 140,250 miles

Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury n/s/r wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired o/s/r under wheel arch at rear holed and weak within seatbelt/seat mounting prescribed area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced n/s/r under wheel arch at rear holed and weak within seatbelt/seat mounting prescribed area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength n/s sill at rear under wheel arch to arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/s sill at rear under wheel arch to arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective catching body at rear (6.1.2 (a))

both front brake discs deteriorating corroding on inner faces

n/s and o/s rear brake grabbing binding slightly

n/s/f brake grabbing binding slightly

o/s/r wheel arch weakening

rear brake discs worn/wearing uneven corrosion on faces

vehicle underside body and components dry and showing corrosion in places

Pass 30 Jun 2022 139,766 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 139,049 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 138,780 miles

both front brake discs wearing uneven on inner faces corrosion

both rear brake discs wearing uneven on faces corrosion

front inner brake pads wearing thin 2.0-2.5mm remaining

n/s and o/s front brakes grabbing

o/s/f brake pipe feeding flexi hose starting to corrode

rear brake pads wearing thin 2.5-3.0mm remaining

rear exhaust silencer corroding weakening with slight blow

vehicle underside body/chassis/components very dry showing corrosion

Pass 1 May 2019 137,386 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 May 2018 135,713 miles

Sufface rust on inner sills

Pass 3 May 2017 132,817 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 129,626 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 10 May 2016 129,626 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 May 2015 125,955 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 May 2014 122,462 miles

Front Lower Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 19 May 2014 122,462 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Lower Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 May 2013 120,201 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 110,459 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower 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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N512 NHG is a 2011 Mazda Bongo in Black with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 N512 NHG, 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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N512 NHG is a 2011 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 June 2011.

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