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Y897 MAH

2011 Mazda Bongo

White Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

207,333 mi
Last recorded207,333 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda Bongo134,509 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY897 MAH
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 207,333 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2024 201,638 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2024 201,457 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2023 194,345 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2022 189,762 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2021 183,600 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 178,453 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2019 172,609 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear pinion axle seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2018 166,653 miles

Nearside Front Inner sill has corroded through, no suspension or other mounting parts are near the area.

Nearside Rear panel close to the rear exhaust box mount has corroded through, this does not weaken the cars structure.

Offside Front Inner sill area is starting to corrode

Pass 1 Dec 2017 161,011 miles

front & rear brake discs corroded on inner edges

some exaust parts corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2016 155,011 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 148,271 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2014 13,967 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

possible oil leak

Pass 20 Nov 2014 13,967 miles

possible oil leak

Pass 30 Nov 2013 129,636 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 Nov 2012 116,930 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 104,527 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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Y897 MAH is a 2011 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2011 Mazda Bongo models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 134,509 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 Y897 MAH, 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 15 years old, this Mazda Bongo is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was Y897 MAH registered?

Y897 MAH is a 2011 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 8 November 2011.

Is Y897 MAH safe to buy?

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