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T678 YAB

2012 Mazda Bongo

Silver Lpg 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

139,168 mi
Last recorded139,168 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda Bongo130,007 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT678 YAB
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 139,168 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2024 134,419 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 131,160 miles

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

Pass 2 Aug 2022 130,683 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2022 130,683 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2021 126,311 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2021 126,311 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear coil spring mounted in wrong position, rubbing on rear axle

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not face the rear (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 122,351 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3 mm ish (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear coil spring not sat right, requires rotating

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

Rear wiper blade rubber missing

Fail 30 Jul 2020 122,351 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3 mm ish (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear coil spring not sat right, requires rotating

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not face the rear (4.5.4 (a))

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

Rear wiper blade rubber missing

Pass 16 Jul 2019 121,168 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 118,203 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2018 118,203 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 114,786 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 60% - 70% worn (3.5.1g)

Fail 25 Jul 2017 114,786 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 60% - 70% worn (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 109,154 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 109,154 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 104,405 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 94,110 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 93,733 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 87,805 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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T678 YAB is a 2012 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,490cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 T678 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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T678 YAB is a 2012 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 14 September 2012.

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