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WD02 LXA

2012 Mazda Bongo

Grey Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

125,679 mi
Last recorded125,679 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda Bongo130,007 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD02 LXA
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 125,679 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2024 119,665 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 6 Sep 2024 119,648 miles

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength N/S O/S SUSPENSION ARM MOUNTING (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2023 114,098 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output N/S O/S (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 25 Aug 2023 114,096 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output N/S O/S (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 109,021 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 104,759 miles

rear exhaust flexi slight deterioation

Pass 11 Aug 2020 99,763 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2020 99,758 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front inner sill corroded, but not within a prescribed area

Pass 24 Jun 2019 98,347 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 97,983 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 97,120 miles

Body has slight corrosion front and rear (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 May 2016 95,259 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 94,428 miles

small amount play in off side of steering rack

Fail 22 Jun 2015 94,428 miles

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

small amount play in off side of steering rack

Pass 23 Jun 2014 89,694 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 10 Apr 2013 81,273 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 81,272 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front number plate cracked

Pass 17 Jan 2012 63,249 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 63,244 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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WD02 LXA is a 2012 Mazda Bongo in Grey with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WD02 LXA, 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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WD02 LXA is a 2012 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 January 2012.

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