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T973 JDP

2012 Mazda Bongo

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

186,994 mi
Last recorded186,994 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda Bongo130,007 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT973 JDP
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 186,994 miles

Rear Spare wheel under van is flat

Pass 1 Jul 2024 186,551 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2024 186,442 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Door aperture. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

General corrosion across underbody and components.

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

Pass 3 Jul 2023 185,618 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 183,301 miles

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2022 183,294 miles

Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 182,767 miles

Both rear lamps damaged

Corrosion to O/S Inner sill

Front cross member corroded

Front headlights loose but secure

Front number plate delaminated

Headlights deteriorated

N/S/F Outer driveshaft gaiter deteriorated

N/S/R Drop link bush perished

O/S/R Coil spring corroded

Rear axle top thrust arm bushes perished

Pass 22 Sep 2020 180,606 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2019 177,468 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 171,662 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2018 171,658 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength by jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength by jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2017 169,152 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 168,301 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Apr 2016 167,551 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both n/s and o/s (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing arm, slight play. (2.4.G.2)

bonnet stay / support missing

oil residue around engine area.

Pass 23 May 2015 149,070 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

oil leak from center of vehicle, engine area

oil leak from front of vehicle area

Fail 16 May 2015 149,067 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front 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)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

oil leak from center of vehicle, engine area

oil leak from front of vehicle area

Pass 23 May 2014 126,814 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (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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T973 JDP is a 2012 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 T973 JDP, 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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T973 JDP is a 2012 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 July 2012.

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