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Y381 FBK

2012 Mazda Bongo

White Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

239,467 mi
Last recorded239,467 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda Bongo130,007 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY381 FBK
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 239,467 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2025 239,465 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))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 228,757 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2023 220,191 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 17 Apr 2023 220,187 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 31 Mar 2022 209,430 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Various underbody components corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2021 200,895 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2021 200,895 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 200,643 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 194,877 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 186,192 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake is slightly binding

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front on the outside shoulders (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 177,570 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 175,132 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 166,620 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both head lamp lens's are opaque, the aims are just ok

pin hole in nearside rack boot

slight play in both rear anti roll bar mounts

slight play in nearside rear anti roll bar link

Fail 27 Feb 2015 166,620 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both head lamp lens's are opaque, the aims are just ok

pin hole in nearside rack boot

slight play in both rear anti roll bar mounts

slight play in nearside rear anti roll bar link

Pass 20 Feb 2014 145,253 miles

Front tyres getting low outer edges

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear tyres getting close to limit

Fail 18 Feb 2014 145,251 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front tyres getting low outer edges

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear tyres getting close to limit

Pass 4 Mar 2013 126,921 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2013 126,919 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 111,031 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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Y381 FBK is a 2012 Mazda Bongo in White 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 Y381 FBK, 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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Y381 FBK is a 2012 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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