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V212 BAN

2011 Mazda Bongo

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

66,821 mi
Last recorded66,821 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda Bongo134,509 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV212 BAN
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 66,821 miles
Fail 18 May 2026 66,821 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 1 May 2025 64,459 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 May 2025 64,459 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 May 2024 61,062 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 60,920 miles

both track rod end rubbers perished

Pass 3 Dec 2021 60,592 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 60,370 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 59,775 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 59,249 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 59,243 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 58,478 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 57,322 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 56,399 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 55,209 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 54,316 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 53,094 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 50,654 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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V212 BAN is a 2011 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2011 Mazda Bongo models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 134,509 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 V212 BAN, 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 15 years old, this Mazda Bongo is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was V212 BAN registered?

V212 BAN is a 2011 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 4 May 2011.

Is V212 BAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for V212 BAN shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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