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R152 LHO

2011 Mazda Bongo

White Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

144,815 mi
Last recorded144,815 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda Bongo134,509 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR152 LHO
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 144,815 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 143,750 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front tyre wearing outer edge

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Spare tyre defective ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front most bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front inner under sills corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear under inner lower sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2025 143,750 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 215/70/R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front tyre wearing outer edge

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Spare tyre defective ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front most bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front inner under sills corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear under inner lower sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 147,664 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre cracking

Offside Front tyre worn outer edge + cracking

Spare tyre defective tyre cracking ()

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

both under lower sill corroded

Fail 20 Feb 2024 142,664 miles

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

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre cracking

Offside Front tyre worn outer edge + cracking

Spare tyre defective tyre cracking ()

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

both under lower sill corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2023 140,883 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Feb 2023 140,883 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 139,087 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2022 139,087 miles

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/70x15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 135,848 miles

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 22 Feb 2021 135,848 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened inner sill close to trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair hand brake (1.2.1 (c))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 24 Feb 2020 134,545 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 131,060 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 127,061 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2018 127,061 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2017 123,824 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 119,414 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 119,414 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear flange joint centre and rear (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 111,473 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear tyres perished

Fail 17 Feb 2015 111,473 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 7 Feb 2014 107,122 miles

Both rear tyres slightly perished. slight play in front d bushes.

Pass 20 Feb 2013 101,808 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 94,296 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 88,262 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 20 Jul 2011 88,262 miles

Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Front Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside 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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R152 LHO is a 2011 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 R152 LHO, 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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R152 LHO is a 2011 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 22 July 2011.

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