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R511 RMW

2015 Mazda Bongo

White Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,228 mi
Last recorded124,228 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2015 Mazda Bongo121,564 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR511 RMW
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 124,228 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 121,899 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2024 119,701 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 May 2023 116,135 miles
Fail 2 May 2023 116,135 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached bolt (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2022 112,641 miles

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

horn tone poor

Fail 7 Apr 2022 112,637 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

horn tone poor

Pass 3 May 2021 110,255 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3.mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

all tyres appear to be under inflated

Fail 3 May 2021 110,255 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3.mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light lens tape added (4.5.4 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

all tyres appear to be under inflated

Pass 10 Apr 2019 105,568 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 105,568 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2017 100,860 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2017 100,860 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2016 93,433 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 86,620 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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R511 RMW is a 2015 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2015 Mazda Bongo models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 121,564 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 R511 RMW, 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 11 years old, this Mazda Bongo is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was R511 RMW registered?

R511 RMW is a 2015 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 July 2015.

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