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R629 FRW

2011 Mazda Bongo

Blue Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

178,226 mi
Last recorded178,226 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda Bongo134,509 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR629 FRW
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 178,226 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 165,177 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 158,727 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2023 158,727 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2022 154,928 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking slightly between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Jul 2022 154,928 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking slightly between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 152,159 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 149,908 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 145,451 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2018 141,806 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 136,094 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 136,094 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 131,611 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 131,611 miles

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 127,341 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 127,341 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 120,627 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 120,627 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.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)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 110,632 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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R629 FRW is a 2011 Mazda Bongo in Blue with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 R629 FRW, 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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What year was R629 FRW registered?

R629 FRW is a 2011 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 6 October 2011.

Is R629 FRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R629 FRW shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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