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R980 YTF

2012 Mazda Bongo

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

134,570 mi
Last recorded134,570 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda Bongo130,007 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR980 YTF
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 134,570 miles

Nearside Front sill corroded/holed

Offside Front wheel trim insecure

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

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning centre (4.3.1 (a) (i))

radiator support/cross member corroded holed

Fail 24 Jun 2025 134,570 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm drivers (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front sill corroded/holed

Offside Front wheel trim insecure

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

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning centre (4.3.1 (a) (i))

radiator support/cross member corroded holed

Pass 27 Jun 2024 133,129 miles

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

Nearside Front inner sill corroded and holed

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

Seat belt slightly damaged drivers (7.1.2 (b) (i))

front radiator support cross member badly corroded

Fail 26 Jun 2024 133,129 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front inner sill corroded and holed

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

Seat belt slightly damaged drivers (7.1.2 (b) (i))

front radiator support cross member badly corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2023 132,364 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2022 130,854 miles

Nearside Front inner sill corroded and holed

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

head lamp beam images deteriorated

rear brake pads appear low ?

Fail 13 Apr 2022 130,854 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front inner sill corroded and holed

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

head lamp beam images deteriorated

rear brake pads appear low ?

Pass 12 Nov 2020 127,055 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 123,641 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 26 Mar 2019 123,641 miles

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire dripping from back of pump (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2018 120,313 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

all brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 5 Apr 2017 118,373 miles

both rear tyres becoming cracked and perished

Pass 17 Feb 2016 115,873 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

both front tyres cracked and perished and worn on outer edges

Fail 17 Feb 2016 115,873 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

both front tyres cracked and perished and worn on outer edges

Pass 18 Feb 2015 113,608 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 111,779 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 110,841 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 110,665 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 110,665 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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R980 YTF is a 2012 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 R980 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 R980 YTF registered?

R980 YTF is a 2012 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 June 2012.

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