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X492 JCL

2013 Mazda Bongo

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

171,238 mi
Last recorded171,238 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Mazda Bongo126,195 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX492 JCL
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 171,238 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2025 169,950 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2024 167,815 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2024 167,805 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 166,016 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 162,171 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 153,629 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 150,018 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 141,624 miles

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Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective beam image feint (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective beam image feint (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

coolant leak from radiator o/s top

Pass 6 Jul 2018 135,185 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2018 135,184 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2017 126,946 miles

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated

Pass 7 Jul 2016 116,799 miles

Offside Rear brake getting heavy STRONG ADVISE

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured STRONG ADVISE (1.3.2e)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 108,623 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

front tyres perrishing

headlamp beam images getting feint

Pass 4 Jul 2014 102,674 miles

o/s battery holder loose

Pass 8 Jul 2013 95,156 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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X492 JCL is a 2013 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 X492 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 13 years old, this Mazda Bongo is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was X492 JCL registered?

X492 JCL is a 2013 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 July 2013.

Is X492 JCL safe to buy?

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