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R445 GCL

2012 Mazda Bongo

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

141,612 mi
Last recorded141,612 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda Bongo130,007 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR445 GCL
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 141,612 miles

offside front lower wishbone heavily corroded

Fail 4 Jul 2025 141,612 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill/wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

offside front lower wishbone heavily corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2024 138,513 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 132,857 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2023 132,857 miles

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced middle sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced middle sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 130,658 miles

Front front radiator crossmember corroded

Nearside Front n/s/f inner sill corroded not within 30cm of any structure point

Offside Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s sill has been repaired (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 128,720 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2020 117,251 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2020 117,229 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2019 112,265 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2018 110,882 miles

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

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

general under body corrosion

Pass 6 Mar 2017 110,719 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 108,265 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 104,717 miles

exhaust corroding

Pass 12 Jun 2014 103,833 miles

All four tyres cracked

Pass 21 May 2013 100,195 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 97,038 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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R445 GCL is a 2012 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 R445 GCL, 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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R445 GCL is a 2012 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 June 2012.

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