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X338 YHO

2012 Mazda Bongo

Black Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

179,882 mi
Last recorded179,882 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda Bongo130,007 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX338 YHO
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 179,882 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

general build up of corrosion underside

Fail 30 Jul 2025 179,882 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

general build up of corrosion underside

Pass 2 Aug 2024 178,108 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2023 173,494 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 170,169 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 168,527 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2021 168,527 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 163,906 miles

Front to rear chassis and crossmember areas getting abit corroded in places

General underside starting to get abit corroded in places

L.P.G, fuel tank getting abit corroded

Fail 3 Aug 2020 163,906 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength O/S/F end inner sill area next to suspension arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front to rear chassis and crossmember areas getting abit corroded in places

General underside starting to get abit corroded in places

L.P.G, fuel tank getting abit corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2019 159,258 miles

Engine oil leak

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

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

Front and rear w/arch areas getting abit of surface corrosion

LPG tank corroded

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

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

Slight coolant leak

Under - trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Jul 2019 159,111 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear 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))

Engine oil leak

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

Front and rear w/arch areas getting abit of surface corrosion

LPG tank corroded

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

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

Slight coolant leak

Under - trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jul 2018 150,382 miles

Front and rear (esp rear) inner w/arch areas getting abit of surface corrosion in places

GENERAL UNDERSIDE STARTING TO GET SURFACE CORROSION IN PLACES

L.P.G tank starting to get abit corroded at rear end area

Slight imbalance at rear p/brake performances

Fail 3 Jul 2018 150,382 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FLEXIBLE section corroded and leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition FLEXIBLE section area (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust system getting corroded

Front and rear (esp rear) inner w/arch areas getting abit of surface corrosion in places

GENERAL UNDERSIDE STARTING TO GET SURFACE CORROSION IN PLACES

L.P.G tank starting to get abit corroded at rear end area

Slight imbalance at rear p/brake performances

Pass 27 Jul 2017 146,965 miles

Both h/light lenses getting abit deteriorated and starting to effect dipped beam images

Exhaust system getting abit corroded in places

Pass 26 Jul 2016 127,621 miles

Exhaust system getting abit corroded in places

O/S/F outer b/pad appears abit low

Slight surface corrosion starting at general underside area, in places

Pass 23 Jul 2015 108,918 miles

Both front headlamp lenses in poor condition.

Front brake pads appear very close to limits of wear.

Pass 1 Aug 2014 92,601 miles

N/S/R tyre getting low on tread

Pass 24 Jun 2013 75,232 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 75,187 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 75,187 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

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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X338 YHO is a 2012 Mazda Bongo in Black with a 1,990cc 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 X338 YHO, 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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X338 YHO is a 2012 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 26 April 2012.

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