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Y978 NWP

2012 Mazda Bongo

Black Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

152,804 mi
Last recorded152,804 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2022
Typical for 2012 Mazda Bongo130,007 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY978 NWP
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2022 152,804 miles

Nearside Front Inner sill corroded

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

Offside Front Inner sill corroded

Offside Rear Light slightly damaged

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2022 152,423 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner sill corroded

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

Offside Front Inner sill corroded

Offside Rear Light slightly damaged

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 146,330 miles

Front Under steps starting to corrode

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear Wheel arch corroded

Outer Both outer sill covered with body trim

Fail 29 Jul 2021 146,267 miles

Emissions not tested engine oil light on at time of test (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front under steps starting to corrode

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

both outer sills covered by body kit

Pass 31 Jul 2020 132,060 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2020 132,058 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 127,764 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes greased/under sealed (1.1.11 (c))

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

headlamps slightly deteriorated

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 17 Jul 2018 123,492 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 117,309 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 109,435 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 101,234 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 90,152 miles

centre section exhaust flexi slightly deteriorated

headlamps slightly deteriorated

Pass 26 Jul 2013 71,574 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 53,621 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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Y978 NWP is a 2012 Mazda Bongo in Black with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 Y978 NWP, 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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Y978 NWP is a 2012 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 8 August 2012.

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