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R31 OCD

2012 Mazda Bongo

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

142,922 mi
Last recorded142,922 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda Bongo130,007 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR31 OCD
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 142,922 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 141,475 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2023 139,494 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 138,053 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 136,399 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 134,411 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2020 134,410 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 131,795 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 129,547 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 126,857 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both inner sills slightly corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2016 124,753 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both inner sills corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2015 121,461 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 117,535 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 113,868 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2012 108,417 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2012 108,417 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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R31 OCD is a 2012 Mazda Bongo in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R31 OCD, 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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What year was R31 OCD registered?

R31 OCD is a 2012 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 12 November 2012.

Is R31 OCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R31 OCD shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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