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WO52 AXM

2012 Mazda Bongo

Silver Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

123,257 mi
Last recorded123,257 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda Bongo130,007 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWO52 AXM
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 123,257 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 121,492 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2024 121,482 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a))

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

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 23 Jun 2023 115,688 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2023 115,679 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 107,861 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front tyre worn low on outer edge

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

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

Offside Front tyre wearing low on outer edge

bonnet stay missing

Fail 17 Jun 2022 107,861 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front tyre worn low on outer edge

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

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre wearing low on outer edge

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

Offside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

bonnet stay missing

Pass 15 Jun 2021 106,594 miles

Central exhaust section has slight leak of gasses

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

fuel filter starting to corrode

Pass 17 Jun 2020 103,619 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2020 103,619 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2019 100,170 miles

rear pads wearing low

Pass 17 May 2018 97,741 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 17 May 2018 97,741 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

1 Litre engine oil added for emissions test.

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 May 2017 92,684 miles

Coolant low.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Offside Manifold area. (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 19 May 2017 92,683 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Coolant low.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Offside Manifold area. (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 86,590 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 77,334 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 66,939 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 56,423 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 45,575 miles

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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WO52 AXM is a 2012 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,490cc 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 WO52 AXM, 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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WO52 AXM is a 2012 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 June 2012.

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