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X468 JCL

2012 Mazda Bongo

Silver Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

147,405 mi
Last recorded147,405 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda Bongo130,007 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX468 JCL
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 147,405 miles

oil seepage

Pass 9 Aug 2024 145,422 miles

oil seepage

Pass 10 Aug 2023 142,879 miles

only 3 rear passenger seats fitted and they are rear facing

Pass 18 Aug 2022 141,596 miles

nearside rear seatbelt damaged

oil seepage

underbody corrosion

Pass 24 Aug 2021 141,273 miles

front tyres perished and worn on edges - advise replacement soon

headlight lenses and beam images poor

offside rear tyre perished - advise replacement soon

oil seepage

Pass 11 Aug 2020 140,888 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 11 Aug 2020 140,888 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2019 139,323 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2019 139,323 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 139,147 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 134,373 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 130,438 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 129,068 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 124,577 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 119,709 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 117,180 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 117,180 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

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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X468 JCL is a 2012 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 X468 JCL, 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 X468 JCL registered?

X468 JCL is a 2012 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 11 June 2012.

Is X468 JCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for X468 JCL shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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