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RG02 SVW

2011 Mazda Bongo

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

109,783 mi
Last recorded109,783 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda Bongo134,509 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRG02 SVW
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 109,783 miles

engine knocking

front diff leak

oil l;eaks

Fail 1 Oct 2025 109,779 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

engine knocking

front diff leak

oil l;eaks

Pass 10 Oct 2024 100,677 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 97,207 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Oct 2023 97,167 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 93,054 miles

Please note: Rear Brake discs inner surface corroded!

Pass 21 Sep 2021 88,265 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2021 86,263 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Oct 2020 83,818 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2020 63,802 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 79,881 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi hoses near tank and across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Oct 2019 79,881 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 79,196 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch area rusty weak (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 78,841 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear metal brake pipe above tank corrodied (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded light corrsion (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 30 Nov 2017 78,841 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear metal brake pipe above tank corrodied (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded light corrsion (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2016 77,723 miles

aircon compressor leaking

brakes binding

coolant leak

corrosion to engine sump

transmission cooler pipes corroded and leaking

Pass 25 Mar 2015 75,021 miles

advise front to rear metal water pipes very corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2014 68,975 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise both front tyres cracking on outter walls

advise off side front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 27 Mar 2013 62,236 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 54,887 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 76,127 miles

Alot of underseal on underbody,suspension and brake pipes not allowing a full inspection

Only 1 passenger seat fitted at time of test

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake discs slightly pitted

Rear brakes slight imbalance

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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RG02 SVW is a 2011 Mazda Bongo in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2011 Mazda Bongo models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 134,509 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 RG02 SVW, 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 15 years old, this Mazda Bongo is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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RG02 SVW is a 2011 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 11 April 2011.

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