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X252 UAO

2013 Mazda Bongo

White Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

83,782 mi
Last recorded83,782 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Mazda Bongo126,195 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX252 UAO
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 83,782 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust corroded/weak in places (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both n/s and o/s lenses scratched/hazy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2024 117,146 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 2 Aug 2024 117,146 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2023 95,081 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2023 95,081 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi exhaust and silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

engine noisy

Pass 9 Aug 2022 75,904 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 70,403 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 69,240 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 68,000 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 67,192 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 65,492 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 64,759 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 64,067 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 61,678 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 52,436 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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X252 UAO is a 2013 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,490cc petrol 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 X252 UAO, 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.

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What year was X252 UAO registered?

X252 UAO is a 2013 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 October 2013.

Is X252 UAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for X252 UAO shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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