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S657 XDP

2012 Mazda Bongo

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

63,337 mi
Last recorded63,337 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda Bongo130,007 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS657 XDP
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 63,337 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 62,109 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 61,812 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 61,678 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 60,723 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 60,252 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 59,077 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 8 Aug 2017 59,074 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre perished in tread

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished in tread

Offside Front tyre perished in tread

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear tyre perished in tread

Pass 2 Dec 2015 58,749 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 57,980 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 57,637 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 56,255 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2012 56,244 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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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S657 XDP is a 2012 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 S657 XDP, 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 S657 XDP registered?

S657 XDP is a 2012 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 December 2012.

Is S657 XDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S657 XDP shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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