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P142 DWP

2012 Mazda Bongo

Grey Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

156,789 mi
Last recorded156,789 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda Bongo130,007 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP142 DWP
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 156,789 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive crossmember under radiator (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Feb 2026 156,787 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive crossmember under radiator (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2025 152,318 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage above outer rack gaiter (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 149,575 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 146,268 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 Feb 2023 146,268 miles

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 143,438 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2021 140,464 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs slightly corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 135,261 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 125,482 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 120,644 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 106,358 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 94,147 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 89,461 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 89,461 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 May 2013 87,397 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 87,390 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 83,847 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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P142 DWP is a 2012 Mazda Bongo in Grey with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P142 DWP, 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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P142 DWP is a 2012 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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