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R977 YTF

2012 Mazda Bongo

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

212,826 mi
Last recorded212,826 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda Bongo130,007 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR977 YTF
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2025 212,826 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens cracked

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Slight exhaust blow

Fail 17 Apr 2025 212,796 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens cracked

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Slight exhaust blow

Pass 6 Oct 2022 209,633 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 197,965 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 189,900 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2020 189,900 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 175,589 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 162,757 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 154,703 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 154,702 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 144,272 miles

advanced corrosion centre exhaust

Fail 24 Mar 2016 144,272 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

advanced corrosion centre exhaust

Pass 2 Apr 2015 133,270 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 123,059 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 115,338 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 109,084 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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R977 YTF is a 2012 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 R977 YTF, 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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What year was R977 YTF registered?

R977 YTF is a 2012 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 4 April 2012.

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