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T708 YAB

2013 Mazda Bongo

Silver Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

170,792 mi
Last recorded170,792 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Mazda Bongo126,195 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT708 YAB
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2025 170,792 miles

both inner sills rusty

head lamps starting to fade

o/s/f and n/s/f bottom gaiters perishing

o/s/f anti roll bar link gaiters perishing

o/s/r and n/s/r back plates damp

o/s/r and n/s/r wings rusty

rear fog lamp taped up and slightly white

slight bind front brakes

slight bind n/s/r

suspension rusty

under body rusty

Pass 7 Aug 2024 164,955 miles

rear fog lamp slightly white

suspension components rusty

under body rusty

play in rear anti roll bar links

rear fog lamp lens taped over

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

both head lamp lenses fading

o/s/f and n/s/f bottom pivot gaiters perishing

o/s/f and n/s/f shock absorbers weeping

o/s/r and n/s/r wings rusty

Fail 6 Aug 2024 164,948 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

both head lamp lenses fading

o/s/f and n/s/f bottom pivot gaiters perishing

o/s/f and n/s/f shock absorbers weeping

o/s/r and n/s/r wings rusty

play in rear anti roll bar links

rear fog lamp lens taped over

suspension components rusty

under body rusty

Pass 9 Aug 2023 160,254 miles

both head lamp lenses fading

front brake pads getting low

n/s/f shock absorber starting to weep

n/s/r half shaft seal weeping

o/s/f shock absorber weeping

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r and n/s/r wings starting to rust

rear fog lamp lens taped up

slight play both rear anti roll bar links

Pass 8 Aug 2022 148,438 miles

o/s and n/s headlamp lens faded

o/s/f and n/s/f bottom pivot gaiters starting to fade

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/r and n/s/r anti roll bar bushes worn

o/s/r and n/s/r wings starting to rust

o/s/r brake pads appear low

o/s/r light lens taped up

slight bind o/s/r brake

Pass 3 Aug 2021 137,911 miles

o/s and n/s headlamp dip beam pattern poor

o/s/f and n/s/f anti roll bar link gaiters perished

o/s/r inner side light not working

rear fog lamp lens faded

slight blow exhaust flexi joint

slight play rear anti roll bar links

washer bottle leaking

Pass 19 Aug 2020 126,469 miles

Nearside Front Fog Lamp Broken

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 Tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 123,234 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 125,543 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 125,543 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 120,618 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 120,618 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 112,320 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2014 107,271 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 107,271 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 107,028 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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T708 YAB is a 2013 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2013 Mazda Bongo models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 126,195 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 T708 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 13 years old, this Mazda Bongo is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was T708 YAB registered?

T708 YAB is a 2013 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 July 2013.

Is T708 YAB safe to buy?

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