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R654 HDL

2012 Mazda Bongo

White Lpg 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2019
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

140,945 mi
Last recorded140,945 miles
Recorded on2 May 2018
Typical for 2012 Mazda Bongo130,007 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR654 HDL
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2018 140,945 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 11 May 2017 128,070 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

high level brake light not working

Fail 9 May 2017 127,667 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

high level brake light not working

Pass 29 Apr 2016 102,333 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 72,897 miles

4 tyres waring on inner and outer edge hi level brake light not working

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

Nearside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 46,819 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 46,816 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2013 43,159 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 43,159 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Pass 8 May 2012 62,612 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

rear seats not fitted at time of test

rear tyres are a different size to fronts

Fail 8 May 2012 62,612 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

rear seats not fitted at time of test

rear tyres are a different size to fronts

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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R654 HDL is a 2012 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,490cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 R654 HDL, 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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R654 HDL is a 2012 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 June 2012.

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