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X268 VRL

2012 Mazda Bongo

White Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

166,503 mi
Last recorded166,503 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda Bongo130,007 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX268 VRL
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 166,503 miles

exhaust starting to corrode

front and rear suspension parts starting to corrode

offside inner wing corroded

under car starting to corrode front and rear

Fail 22 Jan 2026 166,503 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

exhaust starting to corrode

front and rear suspension parts starting to corrode

offside inner wing corroded

under car starting to corrode front and rear

Pass 14 Jan 2025 161,505 miles

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

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

Offside Front inner wing corroded

front and rear suspension parts starting to corrode

under car starting to corrode

Fail 14 Jan 2025 161,505 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front inner wing corroded

front and rear suspension parts starting to corrode

under car starting to corrode

Pass 23 Jan 2024 158,389 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2024 158,386 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 38 % out of ballance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt installation lower anchorage's less than 320mm apart seat belt stork under seat (10.1 (k))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 157,118 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2023 157,118 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 154,627 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2022 154,627 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 150,363 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2021 150,363 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure hanging loose (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 142,031 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2019 142,025 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2018 133,747 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 122,372 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 100,384 miles

Offside Front Inner wing corroding

Pass 3 Oct 2014 95,560 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 91,751 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside front inner wing repaired appears ok

Pass 2 Oct 2012 88,249 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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X268 VRL is a 2012 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 X268 VRL, 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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What year was X268 VRL registered?

X268 VRL is a 2012 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 6 November 2012.

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