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T549 YAB

2012 Mazda Bongo

White Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

175,681 mi
Last recorded175,681 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2023
Typical for 2012 Mazda Bongo130,007 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT549 YAB
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2023 175,681 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 173,253 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2022 173,253 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 170,608 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 168,369 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2020 168,364 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 159,609 miles

Air bag warning light not working

Battery loose

Nearside ball joint and track rod end covers a little perished

Offside front upper roll bar link cover a little deteriorated

Slight fluctuation nearside rear brake

Pass 19 Jan 2018 150,108 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake backplate damp

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Spare tyre defective deflated ()

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 15 Jan 2018 150,108 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment lift (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake backplate damp

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Spare tyre defective deflated ()

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 143,142 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

rust on sills +under sills +floors +chassis +under body rust

Pass 14 Jan 2016 138,979 miles

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

surface rust on sills +under sills +chassis

Pass 21 Jan 2015 132,335 miles

Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Jan 2015 132,335 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 114,906 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Fail 17 Jan 2014 114,906 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Fail 16 Jan 2013 101,375 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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)

slight uneven front brakes

Pass 16 Jan 2013 101,375 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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)

slight uneven front brakes

Pass 20 Jan 2012 91,892 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2012 91,892 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear 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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T549 YAB 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 T549 YAB, 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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T549 YAB is a 2012 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 22 February 2012.

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