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Y401 FBK

2012 Mazda Bongo

Black Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

136,873 mi
Last recorded136,873 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda Bongo130,007 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY401 FBK
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 11 May 2026 136,873 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear fuel cap seal cracking

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ns and osr (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2025 128,034 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 120,532 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 113,619 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2023 113,618 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 May 2022 111,697 miles
Fail 23 May 2022 111,693 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2021 111,485 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2021 111,072 miles

Front Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened Crossmember / support (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 109,110 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2019 104,859 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 101,775 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2017 94,824 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Oct 2016 87,225 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 81,931 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 78,587 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 28 Oct 2014 78,587 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 75,297 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Oct 2013 75,397 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jun 2013 73,888 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jul 2012 70,344 miles

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

no rear seats fitted at time of test

Fail 18 Jul 2012 70,344 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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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Y401 FBK is a 2012 Mazda Bongo in Black with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 Y401 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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What year was Y401 FBK registered?

Y401 FBK is a 2012 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 July 2012.

Is Y401 FBK safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y401 FBK shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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