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M16 HPX

2004 Mazda Bongo

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

84,198 mi
Last recorded84,198 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda Bongo134,910 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM16 HPX
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 84,198 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin ALL front and rear as seen through wheel (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded ALL SPRINGS CORRODED (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Cover to indicator missing (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Anti Role bar D bush some lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Sep 2025 84,198 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin ALL front and rear as seen through wheel (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded ALL SPRINGS CORRODED (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Cover to indicator missing (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Anti Role bar D bush some lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 81,996 miles

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

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

Nearside Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light In mirror part of outer lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light In mirror lens cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 2 (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all coil springs surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2024 81,994 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working wing mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2023 80,528 miles

Outer Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Both in mirror indicators lens condition (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2023 80,527 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Outer Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Both in mirror indicators lens condition (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 77,396 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2022 77,396 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 77,257 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2020 75,873 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

coolant low

Fail 13 Aug 2020 75,872 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

coolant low

Pass 27 Aug 2019 72,758 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 67,103 miles

both headlamp lenses deteriorated

Fail 28 Aug 2018 67,099 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

both headlamp lenses deteriorated

Pass 18 Jul 2017 62,571 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 62,571 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 59,580 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 17 Aug 2016 59,580 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working Tailgate (1.1.A.3b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

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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M16 HPX is a 2004 Mazda Bongo in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 M16 HPX, 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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M16 HPX is a 2004 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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