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R834 FRW

2013 Mazda Bongo

Grey Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

152,281 mi
Last recorded152,281 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2013 Mazda Bongo126,195 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR834 FRW
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 152,281 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 151,825 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2023 150,213 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front tyre perishing and worn on edges

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyres worn on edges

Fail 28 Nov 2023 150,207 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front tyre perishing and worn on edges

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 17 Nov 2022 148,634 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2022 148,604 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2021 147,316 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2021 147,310 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Nov 2020 145,611 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2019 142,072 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both offside and nearside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 May 2018 137,592 miles

Central Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside and offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2017 130,659 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 130,651 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 118,996 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside lower and offside lower (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Dec 2014 110,074 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2013 102,744 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 102,729 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 102,729 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.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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R834 FRW is a 2013 Mazda Bongo in Grey with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 R834 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 13 years old, this Mazda Bongo is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was R834 FRW registered?

R834 FRW is a 2013 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 2 May 2013.

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The MOT history for R834 FRW shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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