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WF52 FVM

2012 Mazda Bongo

Silver Diesel 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Dec 2021
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

213,718 mi
Last recorded213,718 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2020
Typical for 2012 Mazda Bongo130,007 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF52 FVM
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2020 213,718 miles

All four wheel arches corroded

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Boot floor/pockets corroded/soft at both nearside and offside rear outer (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most bush perished/worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner sill corroded/soft (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Minor oil leak from engine/gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear wiper inoperative

Spare tyre defective Tyre soft ()

Pass 14 Jun 2019 198,141 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 10 Jun 2019 198,141 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 190,706 miles

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 15 Jun 2018 190,704 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 7 Jun 2017 180,515 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 6 Jun 2017 180,515 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 27 May 2016 170,781 miles

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

spare wheel soft

Fail 27 May 2016 170,781 miles

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

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

spare wheel soft

Pass 28 May 2015 156,771 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Fail 21 May 2015 156,718 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Pass 19 May 2014 146,282 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 128,035 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 128,035 miles

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

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

the rear fog lamp is working but its starting to shine pink and not bright red also only one reverse light works

Pass 30 May 2012 109,635 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 29 May 2012 109,628 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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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WF52 FVM is a 2012 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 WF52 FVM, 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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WF52 FVM is a 2012 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 December 2012.

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