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R61 NTL

2013 Mazda Bongo

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

72,983 mi
Last recorded72,983 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Mazda Bongo126,195 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR61 NTL
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 72,983 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2025 72,602 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2024 71,623 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2023 70,045 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 68,378 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 67,844 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2020 67,844 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2019 67,530 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2019 67,530 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2018 67,436 miles

Minor leak of exhaust gases

Fail 22 May 2018 67,435 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Minor leak of exhaust gases

Pass 18 May 2017 65,606 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 65,211 miles
Pass 25 May 2015 63,425 miles
Fail 25 May 2015 63,425 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 61,737 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Oct 2013 60,889 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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R61 NTL is a 2013 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 R61 NTL, 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 R61 NTL registered?

R61 NTL is a 2013 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 7 October 2013.

Is R61 NTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R61 NTL shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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