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X848 MGM

2012 Mazda Bongo

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,795 mi
Last recorded136,795 miles
Recorded on24 May 2022
Typical for 2012 Mazda Bongo130,007 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX848 MGM
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 24 May 2022 136,795 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Metal coolant pipe to rear matrix very corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Wheels binding, suspect parking brake seizing

Pass 28 May 2021 136,231 miles
Fail 10 May 2021 136,231 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner & outer x2 (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner & outer x2 (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 136,218 miles

Bodywork corroded and holed but not structural

Fail 23 Jan 2020 136,218 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Bodywork corroded and holed but not structural

Pass 21 Jan 2019 134,755 miles

Coolant pipes under vehicle very corroded but not causing a leak

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 132,492 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 129,951 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Lens (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Lens (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 128,135 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Jan 2016 128,081 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 126,516 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 118,753 miles

FRONT TYRES 2-3mm

REAR WIPER INCOMPLETE

Pass 8 Jan 2013 113,954 miles

FRONT TYRES 2-3mm.

Fail 8 Jan 2013 113,954 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

FRONT TYRES 2-3mm.

Pass 13 Jan 2012 107,001 miles

front inner sills & rear panel staring to rust. o/s & n/s front tyres close to limit. front wipers slightly deteriorated.

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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X848 MGM is a 2012 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X848 MGM, 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 X848 MGM registered?

X848 MGM is a 2012 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 8 January 2012.

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