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W248 UBC

2011 Mazda Bongo

White Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

205,913 mi
Last recorded205,913 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda Bongo134,509 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW248 UBC
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 205,913 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2025 205,858 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2024 203,611 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 201,248 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2023 201,126 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2022 196,749 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 191,469 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 186,657 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 183,659 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2019 183,659 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2018 180,449 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2018 180,449 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working side (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2018 180,270 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2017 171,080 miles

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

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 158,748 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 147,619 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 138,592 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jun 2013 130,967 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 118,595 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 106,015 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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W248 UBC is a 2011 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W248 UBC, 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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W248 UBC is a 2011 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 May 2011.

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