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M486 NTA

2004 Mazda Bongo

Green Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Dec 2022
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

209,574 mi
Last recorded209,574 miles
Recorded on25 Dec 2021
Typical for 2004 Mazda Bongo134,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM486 NTA
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Dec 2021 209,574 miles

Body not fully secure Both rear arches temporary repairs (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Central (6.1.2 (a))

Underside of vehicle corroded slightly in a few places

Pass 19 Dec 2020 208,832 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle (6.1.2 (a))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and rear outer and inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front cross member corroded

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both wheel arches outer and inner (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2020 208,832 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle (6.1.2 (a))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and rear outer and inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front cross member corroded

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both wheel arches outer and inner (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 207,248 miles

Nearside Front upper and lower drop link has slight play

Rear Inner both rear inner sills slightly coroded

Rear Outer both rear outer sills slightly coroded

Rear both rear outer arch rear panel coroded

Fail 25 Apr 2019 207,248 miles

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

Nearside Front upper and lower drop link has slight play

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

Rear Inner both rear inner sills slightly coroded

Rear Outer both rear outer sills slightly coroded

Rear both rear outer arch rear panel coroded

Pass 16 May 2018 205,376 miles

ALL coil springs showing signs of corrosion

BOTH Rear axle stabliser arms have worn/perished bushes

Both front inner sills showing corrosion, but not deemed excessive

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases inlet pipe (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front crossmember area showing corrosion

Offside Front of bumper damaged

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Fail 4 May 2018 205,376 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.D.2c)

ALL coil springs showing signs of corrosion

BOTH Rear axle stabliser arms have worn/perished bushes

Both front inner sills showing corrosion, but not deemed excessive

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases inlet pipe (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front crossmember area showing corrosion

Offside Front of bumper damaged

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Pass 11 Jul 2017 194,478 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 188,763 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 184,407 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 174,741 miles

start of corrosion n/s undersill

start of corrosion o/s undersill

Pass 4 Jul 2013 166,710 miles

both front wishbone rear bushes splitting

Fail 4 Jul 2013 166,710 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both front wishbone rear bushes splitting

Pass 15 Jun 2012 159,272 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 151,936 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 151,936 miles

Inner Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 147,510 miles

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

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

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

long handbrake travel

Pass 4 Mar 2009 138,091 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 138,019 miles

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

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

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2008 125,690 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 125,176 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2007 111,362 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 111,358 miles

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Mar 2006 92,699 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2005 87,799 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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M486 NTA is a 2004 Mazda Bongo in Green with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 M486 NTA, 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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M486 NTA is a 2004 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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