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R115 RFS

2013 Mazda Bongo

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2021
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

189,344 mi
Last recorded189,344 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2020
Typical for 2013 Mazda Bongo126,195 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR115 RFS
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2013
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2020 189,344 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 188,105 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2019 188,105 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2018 180,913 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play nearside and offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside front [inner surfaces] (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Coolant leak front to rear coolant pipe [all others heavily corroded] ()

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear universal joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

complete exhaust system heavily corroded

cover fitted front to centre on underside of vehicle not allowing for viewing of some components

handbrake travel getting high

nearside and offside rear tyres showing 1.6 to 2mm

offside inner sill heavily corroded

rear floor areas heavily corroded

unable to see rear section of front to rear brake pipe [above fuel tank]

Fail 3 Aug 2018 180,911 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nearside and offside front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play nearside and offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside front [inner surfaces] (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Coolant leak front to rear coolant pipe [all others heavily corroded] ()

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear universal joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

complete exhaust system heavily corroded

cover fitted front to centre on underside of vehicle not allowing for viewing of some components

handbrake travel getting high

nearside and offside rear tyres showing 1.6 to 2mm

offside inner sill heavily corroded

rear floor areas heavily corroded

unable to see rear section of front to rear brake pipe [above fuel tank]

Pass 8 Aug 2017 163,005 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2017 162,820 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage headlight (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting rubber broken (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 153,003 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement saddle (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement saddle (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement saddle (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement saddle (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Sep 2016 153,003 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement saddle (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement saddle (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement saddle (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement saddle (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 144,605 miles

Front strut top mounts worn

Front tyres worn

Headlight beam patterns poor

Fail 4 Sep 2015 144,605 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Centre exhaust in poor condition

Front strut top mounts worn

Front tyres worn

Headlight beam patterns poor

N/S wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 4 Sep 2014 138,804 miles

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

front tyres are wearing slightly

reg plates advised

steering wheel rim covering skin loosenes

wiper blades are worn

Fail 4 Sep 2014 138,804 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

front tyres are wearing slightly

reg plates advised

steering wheel rim covering skin loosenes

wiper blades are worn

Pass 7 Sep 2013 132,974 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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R115 RFS is a 2013 Mazda Bongo in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R115 RFS, 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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R115 RFS is a 2013 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 September 2013.

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