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M161 VAJ

2004 Mazda Bongo

Green Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

219,084 mi
Last recorded219,084 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda Bongo134,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM161 VAJ
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 219,084 miles

both sills corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2025 212,944 miles

both sills corroded

underbody corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2024 206,120 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

both front inner sills and jacking points corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2023 202,699 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2023 202,699 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 199,208 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 197,459 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 179,790 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion Inner arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion Inner arch (6.1.B.2)

Window screen cracked

Pass 15 Jul 2016 156,405 miles

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened second row o/s seat belt (5.2.2a)

both front tyres unevenly worn

both rear bump stops are missing

o/s/f inner arch brake pipe corroded

o/s/f tyre on 3.0mm

Fail 4 Jul 2016 156,122 miles

Battery insecure o/s (1.9.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipe at center axle hose (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing third row o/s seat belt (5.2.2a)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings n/s/r inner arch holed (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings o/s/r inner arch holed (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings rear cross member holed at exhuast mounting point (6.1.B.2)

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened second row o/s seat belt (5.2.2a)

both front tyres unevenly worn

both rear bump stops are missing

o/s/f inner arch brake pipe corroded

o/s/f tyre on 3.0mm

Pass 24 Jul 2015 146,768 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 138,471 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

lots of underbody rust

rear of both outter sills rusted

Fail 20 May 2014 138,460 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

lots of underbody rust

rear of both outter sills rusted

Pass 21 Dec 2012 129,517 miles

battery clamp

Fail 19 Dec 2012 129,517 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

battery clamp

Pass 7 Jan 2012 120,682 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 108,650 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 108,650 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 90,872 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 Sep 2008 90,872 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 78,813 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 78,813 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 64,188 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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M161 VAJ is a 2004 Mazda Bongo in Green with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2004 Mazda Bongo models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 134,910 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 M161 VAJ, 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 22 years old, this Mazda Bongo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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M161 VAJ is a 2004 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 October 2004.

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