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S394 UPW

2013 Mazda Bongo

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

192,918 mi
Last recorded192,918 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2024
Typical for 2013 Mazda Bongo126,195 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS394 UPW
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2024 192,918 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2024 192,918 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2023 186,166 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both fronts (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2023 186,166 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp lens slightly defective both fronts (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre badly perished and worn on outer edge

Offside Front tyre badly perished and worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Jul 2022 182,957 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier right hand (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 176,356 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both corroding on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front cross member starting to corrode

Fail 20 Jul 2021 176,348 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Center section corroded holed and leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear section corroded holed and leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both corroding on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front cross member starting to corrode

Pass 26 Jul 2019 171,618 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center exhaust section corroded and leaking slightly (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2018 169,468 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2017 163,990 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 159,361 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 152,612 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight drag on near side rear wheel

Pass 4 Jun 2015 152,612 miles

slight drag on near side rear wheel

Pass 3 Jun 2014 148,519 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 143,947 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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S394 UPW is a 2013 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2013 Mazda Bongo models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 126,195 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 S394 UPW, 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 13 years old, this Mazda Bongo is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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S394 UPW is a 2013 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 May 2013.

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