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T468 ORP

2012 Mazda Bongo

Silver Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

118,132 mi
Last recorded118,132 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda Bongo130,007 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT468 ORP
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 118,132 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2025 118,132 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch rear of front wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2024 117,723 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ALL REAR SEAT BELTS ()

Pass 9 Aug 2023 117,285 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Both front and rear anti roll bars corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill section (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill section corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

PLEASE NOTE EVIDENT ENGINE NOISE !

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear anti roll bar D bushes - worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Rear Sometimes seat not presented for testing

Rear Suspension bushes worn .

Rear Suspension components corroded.

Rear Upper Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both rear upper chassis legs corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2023 117,284 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both front anti roll bar links (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Wheel arch holed and corroded . (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Both front and rear anti roll bars corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill section (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill section corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

PLEASE NOTE EVIDENT ENGINE NOISE !

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear anti roll bar D bushes - worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Rear Sometimes seat not presented for testing

Rear Suspension bushes worn .

Rear Suspension components corroded.

Rear Upper Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both rear upper chassis legs corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 115,380 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2022 115,378 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced SILL HOLED (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering INNER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected AND OFFSIDE INNER SILLS HOLED (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering INNER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering OUTTER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 114,598 miles

ALL REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

CORROSION TO UNDER BODY

EXHAUST CORRODED

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

REAR AXLE CORRODED

Fail 23 Jul 2021 114,598 miles

Central Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

ALL REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

CORROSION TO UNDER BODY

EXHAUST CORRODED

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

REAR AXLE CORRODED

Pass 27 Jul 2020 112,568 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2020 112,556 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 104,415 miles

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

OS/R sill inner and outer edges corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2018 94,431 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 May 2018 94,411 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 85,264 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 83,253 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 7 Dec 2016 83,253 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 82,080 miles

Brake pipes corroded.

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 70,108 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 66,683 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

centre seat row missing

front tyres slight wear on outer edges

Fail 31 Jul 2013 66,683 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

centre seat row missing

front tyres slight wear on outer edges

Pass 31 Jul 2012 55,775 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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T468 ORP is a 2012 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 T468 ORP, 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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T468 ORP is a 2012 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 August 2012.

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