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WJ53 BNF

2012 Mazda Bongo

Black Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

228,649 mi
Last recorded228,649 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2023
Typical for 2012 Mazda Bongo130,007 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ53 BNF
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2023 228,649 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 226,341 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2022 226,341 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 94,387 miles

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

Inner sills both sides corroded

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2021 94,386 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Inner sills both sides corroded

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 93,701 miles

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))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 91,673 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 89,965 miles

engine check light on

Fail 24 Apr 2018 89,965 miles

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

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

engine check light on

Pass 26 Apr 2017 87,195 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 84,112 miles

all four tyres perished

Pass 28 Apr 2015 81,693 miles

all four tyres cracked

Pass 29 Apr 2014 79,735 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 77,654 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 75,242 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Apr 2012 125,247 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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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WJ53 BNF is a 2012 Mazda Bongo in Black with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WJ53 BNF, 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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WJ53 BNF is a 2012 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 May 2012.

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