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P469 RYB

2012 Mazda Bongo

Grey Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2025
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

168,790 mi
Last recorded168,790 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2024
Typical for 2012 Mazda Bongo130,007 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP469 RYB
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2024 168,790 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2024 168,784 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Steering wheel grip surface severely deteriorated.

Pass 18 Jun 2022 159,482 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2022 159,481 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2021 136,930 miles

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2021 136,930 miles

Offside Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor to sill holed and corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 127,181 miles

All tyres show sidewall cracking(age related)

Fail 19 May 2020 127,173 miles

Central Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer and tailpipe missing,also holes in pipe in front of missing section (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

All tyres show sidewall cracking(age related)

Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light crack in lens (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2016 118,287 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2016 118,280 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 107,938 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 107,931 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured drop link (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 107,931 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 96,336 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2014 96,336 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 86,950 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 27 Sep 2013 86,944 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 80,153 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 80,153 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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P469 RYB is a 2012 Mazda Bongo in Grey with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 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 P469 RYB, 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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P469 RYB is a 2012 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 14 June 2012.

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