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T853 KMS

2012 Mazda Bongo

White Petrol 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,108 mi
Last recorded103,108 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda Bongo130,007 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT853 KMS
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2025 103,108 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

small leak at exhaust tail box

Pass 3 Apr 2024 93,692 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush perished (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2023 92,491 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2023 92,491 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 90,585 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 88,280 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 85,870 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 84,503 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 20 Mar 2019 84,503 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

engine oil leak

Pass 24 Mar 2018 83,567 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 81,098 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 18 Mar 2016 79,362 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 76,181 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 76,181 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 72,906 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 72,906 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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T853 KMS is a 2012 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 T853 KMS, 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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T853 KMS is a 2012 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 13 April 2012.

Is T853 KMS safe to buy?

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