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VA51 YBS

2012 Mazda Bongo

Silver Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

133,589 mi
Last recorded133,589 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda Bongo130,007 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA51 YBS
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 133,589 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Inner Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill both sides, also corroded (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated arm also corroded (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/70/15C (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated arm also corroded (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis legs both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Rear quarter panels corroded

Sill trims fitted

Underside corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2024 130,177 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced NS inner sill & OSF inner sill, undersealed (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated arm also corroded (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated arm also corroded (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear axle corroded

Sill trims fitted

general underbody corrosion

Fail 2 Oct 2024 130,163 miles

Offside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Centre & rear have holes within prescribed areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced NS inner sill & OSF inner sill, undersealed (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated arm also corroded (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated arm also corroded (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear axle corroded

Sill trims fitted

general underbody corrosion

Pass 16 Aug 2023 126,861 miles

Rear Axle corroded

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Sill covers fitted

Underside corroded

Fail 8 Aug 2023 126,831 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Axle corroded

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

Sill covers fitted

Underside corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2022 122,942 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Axle corroding

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

Sill covers fitted

Underside corroding

Pass 24 Aug 2021 121,312 miles

Nearside Front Inner sill corroded but outside prescribed area

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

headlight aim only just met requirements

Fail 20 Aug 2021 121,295 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Inner sill corroded but outside prescribed area

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

headlight aim only just met requirements

Pass 25 Jul 2019 115,819 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 106,936 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 99,544 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 13 Jul 2017 99,495 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 13 Jul 2016 95,396 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 88,527 miles

all tyres starting to perish - cracking

Pass 12 Jun 2014 83,503 miles

all tyres are cracked in tread badly but at this time i cannot see and cords

Fail 12 Jun 2014 83,503 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

all tyres are cracked in tread badly but at this time i cannot see and cords

Pass 13 Jun 2013 80,296 miles

small cracks on tyres

Pass 16 Jun 2012 73,780 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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VA51 YBS is a 2012 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 VA51 YBS, 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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VA51 YBS is a 2012 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 19 June 2012.

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