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R122 KAX

2011 Mazda Bongo

Silver Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

74,614 mi
Last recorded74,614 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda Bongo134,509 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR122 KAX
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 74,614 miles

advise rear exhaust flexi deteriorated

Fail 22 Jul 2025 74,607 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

advise rear exhaust flexi deteriorated

Pass 7 Aug 2024 68,457 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 62,582 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 62,566 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2021 62,566 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 61,771 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fail 25 Nov 2020 61,769 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 20 Nov 2019 61,255 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2019 61,244 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 60,387 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 59,320 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2017 59,320 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger/sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front tyre cracked in tread no cords showing

Offside Front tyre cracked in tread no cords showing

Fail 5 Dec 2017 59,313 miles

Nearside rear brake binding service brake (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding service brake (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear small outrigger from sill to spring mount is corroded and holed

both front tyres have cracks in tread pattern all way round tyres but not showing cords

service brake just above limit at 52%

Pass 22 Nov 2016 58,979 miles

different size tyres front and rear

Fail 22 Nov 2016 58,979 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

different size tyres front and rear

Pass 25 Nov 2015 58,342 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 57,683 miles

front and rear number plate characters small, but vehicle is imported so no room for standard sized plates

Pass 10 Dec 2013 57,088 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 55,097 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 55,097 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 47,718 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside rear tyre worn to 1.6mm [legal at time test]

Fail 9 Mar 2012 47,718 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside rear tyre worn to 1.6mm [legal at time test]

Pass 3 Mar 2011 39,510 miles

Front 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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R122 KAX is a 2011 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 R122 KAX, 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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R122 KAX is a 2011 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 March 2011.

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