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Y96 FBK

2010 Mazda Bongo

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

225,582 mi
Last recorded225,582 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Mazda Bongo135,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY96 FBK
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 225,582 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2025 233,671 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2025 232,456 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 216,565 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Jun 2024 216,562 miles

Offside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 210,424 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 21 Jul 2023 210,192 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 203,897 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2022 203,897 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2021 199,057 miles

sills and floors starting to rust

Pass 5 Aug 2020 194,738 miles

both inner and outer sills starting to rust

rear valance rusted

Fail 27 Jul 2020 194,731 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

both inner and outer sills starting to rust

rear valance rusted

Pass 4 Jul 2019 186,357 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2018 186,272 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Dec 2017 178,810 miles

BOTH headlights have a weak pattern

BOTH track rod end boots perished

Front BOTH front discs in poor condition

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test seats 6 and 7 ()

exhaust flexi rusty

Fail 29 Dec 2017 178,808 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

BOTH headlights have a weak pattern

BOTH track rod end boots perished

Front BOTH front discs in poor condition

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test seats 6 and 7 ()

exhaust flexi rusty

Pass 21 Dec 2016 165,676 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

OSF brake binding slightly

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Unable to carry out full inspection on rear seats/belts

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 13 Dec 2016 165,673 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

OSF brake binding slightly

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Unable to carry out full inspection on rear seats/belts

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 148,329 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jun 2014 143,784 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front lower arm rear bushes perishing

Fail 17 Jun 2014 143,784 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front lower arm rear bushes perishing

Pass 25 Jun 2013 34,083 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 126,022 miles

Both rear tyre side walls deteriorated and Near side has cuts in.

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 28 Jun 2011 117,327 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 117,327 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 109,956 miles

both front brake discs corroded

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

both rear brake discs corroded

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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Y96 FBK is a 2010 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

Across all 2010 Mazda Bongo models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 135,155 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 Y96 FBK, 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 16 years old, this Mazda Bongo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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Y96 FBK is a 2010 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 July 2010.

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