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W827 PRL

2011 Mazda Bongo

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

141,971 mi
Last recorded141,971 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda Bongo134,509 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW827 PRL
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 141,971 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered (1.1.11 (c))

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

n/s sill damaged

Pass 19 Jul 2024 140,761 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

light lens dull

n/s sill damaged

skuttle corroded around wiper spindol

Pass 24 Jul 2023 138,365 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under sealed (1.1.11 (c))

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

head light lens dull

n/s sill damaged

Pass 19 Jul 2022 135,029 miles

engine crossmember corroded

head light lens dull

n/s outer sill damaged

small corrosion hole front end n/s chassis just outside 30cm area

Pass 15 Jul 2021 134,905 miles

engine crossmember rusty

rusty underneath

small hole n/s front outrigger

Pass 22 Jul 2020 134,542 miles

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

brake pipes starting to oxidize

engine support crossmember very rusty

front crossmember corroded

headlight lens dull

track rod end boots perishing

Pass 23 May 2019 133,330 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

head light lenes dull

Fail 22 May 2019 133,330 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

head light lenes dull

Pass 22 May 2018 131,690 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both faded lenses (4.1.4 (b))

Rear brake disc braking surfaces corroded

Rear coil springs corroded but not excessive

front axle tyre size different to rear axle size

Fail 22 May 2018 131,690 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both faded lenses (4.1.4 (b))

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

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear brake disc braking surfaces corroded

Rear coil springs corroded but not excessive

front axle tyre size different to rear axle size

Pass 22 May 2017 128,543 miles

headlight lens dull

rear tyres sidewall cracks/splits

Pass 17 May 2016 127,413 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 121,862 miles

headlight lenes dull beam pattern ok

Pass 27 May 2014 119,375 miles
Fail 17 May 2014 119,342 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 May 2013 115,990 miles

o/s headlight lens dull

Pass 18 May 2012 112,622 miles

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

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

o/s headlight lens dull

Fail 8 May 2012 112,622 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

o/s headlight lens dull

Pass 11 May 2011 106,956 miles

Battery insecure

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear 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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W827 PRL is a 2011 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 W827 PRL, 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 W827 PRL registered?

W827 PRL is a 2011 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 9 June 2011.

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