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Y46 FBA

2013 Mazda Bongo

White Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

110,763 mi
Last recorded110,763 miles
Recorded on31 May 2025
Typical for 2013 Mazda Bongo126,195 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY46 FBA
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 May 2025 110,763 miles
Fail 29 May 2025 110,762 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2024 108,767 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 106,144 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2023 106,137 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2022 105,354 miles

n/s/r brake bind

Fail 17 Jun 2022 105,346 miles

Emissions not tested Exhaust rear end major leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

n/s/r brake bind

Pass 21 Jun 2021 104,455 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2021 104,421 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

n/s/r brake bind

Pass 18 Jun 2020 103,675 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2020 103,671 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 101,968 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 99,011 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 99,011 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 93,952 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 93,634 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2016 84,668 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2016 84,668 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2015 77,959 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 68,147 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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Y46 FBA is a 2013 Mazda Bongo in White with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 Y46 FBA, 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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Y46 FBA is a 2013 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 4 April 2013.

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