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R491 JBA

2011 Mazda Bongo

Blue Lpg 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2025
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

71,182 mi
Last recorded71,182 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2024
Typical for 2011 Mazda Bongo134,509 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR491 JBA
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 14 Aug 2024 71,182 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively UJ slight play (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 71,147 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 70,582 miles

all tyres perished

Pass 9 May 2016 69,732 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2015 68,328 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 66,096 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 31 Oct 2012 61,116 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 55,035 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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R491 JBA is a 2011 Mazda Bongo in Blue with a 1,990cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 R491 JBA, 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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R491 JBA is a 2011 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 2 November 2011.

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