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M234 ELC

2004 Mazda Bongo

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2017
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

158,748 mi
Last recorded158,748 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Mazda Bongo134,910 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM234 ELC
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Fail 29 Mar 2017 158,748 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust box/tailpipe missing (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

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

Offside outer sill corroded but outside prescribed areas

headlamp beam patterns starting to deteriate

Pass 21 Apr 2016 153,341 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

engine water leak

gearbox oil leaks

Fail 21 Apr 2016 153,341 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

engine water leak

gearbox oil leaks

Fail 3 Feb 2016 155,313 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)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer wheel arch (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer wheel arch (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis out rigger/inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

holed corrosion to offside and nearside outer sills just outside of prescribed area

nearside and offside front tyres worn on inner edge

nearside front inner sill corroded (holed) just outside of a prescribed area

nearside rear crossmember heavily corroded (holed) outside of a prescribed area

nearside rear tyre perished and cracked

offside front inner sill corroded (holed) just outside of a prescribed area

oil leak

suspension components corroded

underside corroded

coolant leak

Pass 5 Feb 2015 137,542 miles

Nearside front inner sill corroded and holed (JUST out of area)

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Rear crossmember corroded

nearside and offside outer sills corroded and holed (Out of area)

nearside and offside rear outer wheel arches corroded

nearside front indicator loose

nearside rear tyre perished and cracked

offside front chassis leg corroded

Fail 4 Feb 2015 137,541 miles

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

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)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside front inner sill corroded and holed (JUST out of area)

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Rear crossmember corroded

nearside and offside outer sills corroded and holed (Out of area)

nearside and offside rear outer wheel arches corroded

nearside front indicator loose

nearside rear tyre perished and cracked

offside front chassis leg corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2013 127,897 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 127,896 miles

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 124,351 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 124,351 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 118,961 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 118,954 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Dec 2009 109,103 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2009 109,001 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Jul 2009 109,001 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 102,317 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 102,305 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Feb 2007 93,558 miles

Rear diff seals leaking slightly on to brake back plate both sides

Fail 30 Jan 2007 93,090 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

ENGINE BAY HAS A PLASTIC RIM FITTED

HAND BRAKE COULD DO WITH SOME ADJUSTMENT

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

BOTH REAR WHEEL BEARING OIL SEALS LEAKING

Pass 1 Feb 2006 85,021 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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M234 ELC is a 2004 Mazda Bongo in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 M234 ELC, 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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M234 ELC is a 2004 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 6 July 2004.

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