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R796 GRL

2013 Mazda Bongo

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2022
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

162,446 mi
Last recorded162,446 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2021
Typical for 2013 Mazda Bongo126,195 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR796 GRL
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2021 162,446 miles

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier nearside and offside (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

general surface rust on suspension and chassis

Fail 9 Dec 2020 162,432 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust leak to bad (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis in side rear coil spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis above coil spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all bake discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

rear cross member corroded and holed

Pass 15 May 2019 153,689 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside and Nearside Front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking Brake On Decelerometer Test Only Just Met Minimum Limit

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Offside and Nearside Rear Crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 10 May 2019 153,681 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Offside and Nearside Rear Crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside and Nearside Front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Parking Brake On Decelerometer Test Only Just Met Minimum Limit

Pass 3 Oct 2017 140,821 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 140,800 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings to cross member (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings to cross member (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 131,947 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside and offside (3.7.B.3)

rear cross member corroded but not within prescribed area

Fail 1 Sep 2015 131,935 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement forward (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement forward (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 May 2014 111,890 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 96,612 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 96,612 miles

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 component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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 Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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R796 GRL is a 2013 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 R796 GRL, 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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R796 GRL is a 2013 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 15 March 2013.

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