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S73 GUF

2012 Mazda Bongo

White Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

180,893 mi
Last recorded180,893 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda Bongo130,007 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS73 GUF
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 180,893 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2026 180,893 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to coolant leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Coolant leak ()

Pass 20 Jan 2025 179,167 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2025 179,167 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2024 175,035 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Jan 2024 175,035 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 172,837 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 168,651 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 159,609 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2021 159,608 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear brake backplate damp with axle oil

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

Pass 9 Jan 2020 154,390 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2020 154,390 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 145,189 miles

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 9 Jan 2018 139,960 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 13,332 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 13,332 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 124,801 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 115,624 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 115,624 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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S73 GUF is a 2012 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 S73 GUF, 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 S73 GUF registered?

S73 GUF is a 2012 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 January 2012.

Is S73 GUF safe to buy?

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