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W483 UFO

2019 Mazda Bongo

White Petrol 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

187,092 mi
Last recorded187,092 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2019 Mazda Bongo125,764 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW483 UFO
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2019
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 187,092 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Halfshaft Seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 Aug 2025 187,091 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Halfshaft Seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2024 177,506 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Halfshaft Seal Misting

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 165,116 miles

Nearside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Half Shaft Seal Leaking

Fail 22 Aug 2023 165,115 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Major Exhaust Leak & High Readings (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi Pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

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 Half Shaft Seal Leaking

Pass 1 Sep 2022 154,289 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2022 154,287 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2021 140,136 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 132,734 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 124,904 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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W483 UFO is a 2019 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2019 Mazda Bongo models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 125,764 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 W483 UFO, 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 7 years old, this Mazda Bongo is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was W483 UFO registered?

W483 UFO is a 2019 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 12 August 2019.

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