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YO02 NJK

2012 Mazda Bongo

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

207,934 mi
Last recorded207,934 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda Bongo130,007 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYO02 NJK
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 207,934 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 4 Dec 2025 207,792 miles

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2024 201,810 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2024 201,801 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2023 196,154 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2022 189,466 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Near exhaust mount. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill near drivers door. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner and outer sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Dec 2022 189,466 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Near exhaust mount. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill near drivers door. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner and outer sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 181,012 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2021 181,002 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 173,875 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 168,918 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 160,026 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 158,787 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 157,153 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 144,981 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 144,981 miles

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Fail 16 Mar 2017 144,981 miles

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 143,843 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 137,720 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2015 137,720 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 128,812 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 128,812 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 18 Apr 2012 128,795 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 128,795 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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YO02 NJK is a 2012 Mazda Bongo in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YO02 NJK, 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 YO02 NJK registered?

YO02 NJK is a 2012 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 April 2012.

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