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R580 GCL

2013 Mazda Bongo

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

154,433 mi
Last recorded154,433 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Mazda Bongo126,195 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR580 GCL
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 154,433 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 125,681 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2025 125,681 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 151,621 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 11 Apr 2024 151,605 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 151,184 miles

Nearside Front Inner Sill slightly corroded but not within 30cm of a mounting or structual

Offside Front Inner Sill slightly corroded but not within 30cm of a mounting or structual

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

Fail 13 Apr 2023 151,184 miles

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Sill slightly corroded but not within 30cm of a mounting or structual

Offside Front Inner Sill slightly corroded but not within 30cm of a mounting or structual

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

Pass 5 Apr 2022 148,694 miles

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Travel in parking brake lever

Pass 14 Apr 2021 145,696 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

exhaust system deteriorated

limited parking brake reserve travel

low coolant light present on dash

Fail 14 Apr 2021 145,696 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front n/s & o/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

exhaust system deteriorated

limited parking brake reserve travel

low coolant light present on dash

Pass 22 Apr 2020 141,829 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Apr 2020 141,829 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 139,805 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive diesel hanging on fuel pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear rear fog lamp slightly discolored

Fail 29 Mar 2019 139,805 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Fluid leak, but not excessive diesel hanging on fuel pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear rear fog lamp slightly discolored

Pass 10 Apr 2018 132,074 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rears (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake pads becoming low

Pass 5 Apr 2017 126,699 miles

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

Offside Rear fog slightly discoloured

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 118,648 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 118,648 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pad metal to metal with disc (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 113,669 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

fuel pump damp

Pass 12 May 2014 111,557 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 111,557 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 28 May 2013 107,072 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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R580 GCL is a 2013 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2013 Mazda Bongo models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 126,195 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 R580 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 13 years old, this Mazda Bongo is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was R580 GCL registered?

R580 GCL is a 2013 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 June 2013.

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