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S974 HCG

2012 Mazda Bongo

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

183,918 mi
Last recorded183,918 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda Bongo130,007 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS974 HCG
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 183,918 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2025 168,342 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 13 May 2025 167,603 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended Rear belts inaccessible due to covers (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 13 May 2024 154,415 miles
Fail 9 May 2024 154,415 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2023 151,837 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 148,260 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 145,243 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2020 142,880 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2020 142,880 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 137,709 miles

Offside Front drop link dust covers perished

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

Fail 26 Apr 2019 137,709 miles

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

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

Offside Front drop link dust covers perished

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

Pass 4 May 2018 131,259 miles

oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2017 122,925 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm tread depth (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Apr 2017 122,875 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexible joint before tailbox (7.1.2)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm tread depth (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 May 2016 116,001 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 108,587 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 102,724 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 94,999 miles

nearside and offside front tyres starting to split and perish

nearside and offside rear tyres starting to split and perish

Fail 14 May 2013 94,990 miles

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

nearside and offside front tyres starting to split and perish

nearside and offside rear tyres starting to split and perish

Pass 10 May 2012 89,653 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 89,653 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

air bag light on

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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S974 HCG is a 2012 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 S974 HCG, 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 S974 HCG registered?

S974 HCG is a 2012 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 25 June 2012.

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