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X188 KAU

2013 Mazda Bongo

Silver Diesel 2449cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

308,910 mi
Last recorded308,910 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Mazda Bongo126,195 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX188 KAU
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,449cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 308,910 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall damaged,chalked. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Scrubbing badly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 299,052 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2025 299,052 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2024 285,283 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 274,878 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 272,672 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 267,740 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 264,159 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 259,618 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 257,295 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 257,260 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 239,516 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Aug 2015 221,456 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 192,934 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 178,314 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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X188 KAU is a 2013 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,449cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2013 Mazda Bongo models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 126,195 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 X188 KAU, 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 13 years old, this Mazda Bongo is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X188 KAU registered?

X188 KAU is a 2013 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 September 2013.

Is X188 KAU safe to buy?

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