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Y397 MVV

2013 Mazda Bongo

White Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

169,777 mi
Last recorded169,777 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2013 Mazda Bongo126,195 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY397 MVV
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 169,777 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 29 Jul 2025 169,777 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 160,804 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2024 160,803 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 150,838 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2023 150,838 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 138,769 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 127,461 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2021 127,459 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing Rearmost (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing Rearmost (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 119,020 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2020 118,970 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2019 110,216 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 100,050 miles

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

offside and nearside front tyres are slightly deteriorated

Pass 2 Nov 2017 93,904 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 86,209 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 76,662 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 67,754 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2014 67,743 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 54,633 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 29 Nov 2013 54,633 miles

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 47,571 miles

Both front tyres perished and split in tread.

N/S/F Tyre worn close to legal limit (outer edge).

O/S/F Tyre ON Legal limit (outer edge).

Fail 17 Dec 2012 47,570 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Both front tyres perished and split in tread.

N/S/F Tyre worn close to legal limit (outer edge).

O/S/F Tyre ON Legal limit (outer edge).

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

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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Y397 MVV is a 2013 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 Y397 MVV, 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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What year was Y397 MVV registered?

Y397 MVV is a 2013 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 5 February 2013.

Is Y397 MVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y397 MVV shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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