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T56 SMW

2012 Mazda Bongo

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

178,843 mi
Last recorded178,843 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda Bongo130,007 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT56 SMW
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 178,843 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear bump stops missing

Pass 11 Jun 2025 168,924 miles

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside sill corroded

Offside sill corroded

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

Rear bump stop missing

Pass 12 Jun 2024 158,982 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2024 158,973 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2023 158,962 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

some corrosion of n/s & o/s sills

Pass 3 Oct 2022 158,491 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 154,905 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2020 151,138 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 146,518 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 140,470 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 133,265 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases replace or repair soon (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 125,401 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 118,618 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

battery insecure

Fail 11 Aug 2015 118,607 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

battery insecure

Pass 22 Jul 2014 110,525 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2013 102,100 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 102,100 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 96,470 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 96,470 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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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T56 SMW is a 2012 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 T56 SMW, 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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T56 SMW is a 2012 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 22 August 2012.

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