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R992 YTF

2012 Mazda Bongo

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

83,900 mi
Last recorded83,900 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda Bongo130,007 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR992 YTF
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 83,900 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside front suspension arm lower inner rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and Offside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 May 2026 83,900 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and Offside front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside front suspension arm lower inner rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and Offside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2025 78,160 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 May 2024 71,234 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2024 71,234 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 63,634 miles

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Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 59,349 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2022 59,349 miles

Nearside Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 59,279 miles

Offside undersill area corroded and holed

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Nearside and offside (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Nearside and offside (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres perished in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 58,540 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2020 58,527 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 57,864 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 55,363 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 52,601 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 47,417 miles

Front brake pads starting to get low

Pass 13 Nov 2015 44,425 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 10 Nov 2015 44,425 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 Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt and lower (2.4.G.2)

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)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced and offside (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 40,586 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 36,115 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 32,162 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 5 Nov 2012 32,162 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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R992 YTF is a 2012 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R992 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 R992 YTF registered?

R992 YTF is a 2012 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 November 2012.

Is R992 YTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R992 YTF shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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