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RL52 ZMZ

2018 Mazda Bongo

White Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

109,549 mi
Last recorded109,549 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Mazda Bongo105,914 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL52 ZMZ
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 109,549 miles

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

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both (4.2.3 (c))

reverse lamps inoperative

Fail 1 Jun 2026 109,549 miles

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

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

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both (4.2.3 (c))

reverse lamps inoperative

Pass 6 Jun 2025 104,792 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder

Fail 6 Jun 2025 104,792 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced lense opaque (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced lense opaque (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 97,995 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2024 97,995 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced lense opaque (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced lense opaque (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 92,966 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder

Offside Front Nail in tyre

near side front anti roll bar link dust cover small split

Fail 8 Jun 2023 92,966 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced lense opaque (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced lense opaque (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

near side front anti roll bar link dust cover small split

Pass 7 Jun 2022 89,212 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2022 89,212 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2021 84,377 miles

off side rear outer brake pad wearing low

Fail 7 Jun 2021 84,377 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced lense opaque (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced lense opaque (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light red bulb (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

off side rear outer brake pad wearing low

Pass 15 Jun 2020 81,445 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2020 81,445 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced lense opaque (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced lense opaque (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light bulb discoloured (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 21 May 2019 75,701 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2018 70,961 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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RL52 ZMZ is a 2018 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 2018 Mazda Bongo models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 105,914 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RL52 ZMZ, 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 8 years old, this Mazda Bongo is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RL52 ZMZ registered?

RL52 ZMZ is a 2018 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 July 2018.

Is RL52 ZMZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RL52 ZMZ shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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