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W496 YTP

2012 Mazda Bongo

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

183,657 mi
Last recorded183,657 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda Bongo130,007 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW496 YTP
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 183,657 miles

O/S inner sill corroding

wiper linkage worn

Pass 23 Jul 2024 179,885 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2024 179,844 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 175,122 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2023 174,136 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Pass 24 May 2022 160,750 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 143,670 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 140,877 miles

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2020 140,877 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

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

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

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 136,514 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 132,865 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi system (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear tyre perished (215/70/15

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 126,924 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 123,196 miles

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

possible wiper linkage starting to wear

Pass 27 Mar 2015 118,394 miles

front /rear tyres perished

Pass 17 Mar 2014 111,810 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 111,810 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 105,187 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 99,801 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 99,801 miles

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

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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W496 YTP is a 2012 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 W496 YTP, 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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W496 YTP is a 2012 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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