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M496 ECV

2004 Mazda Bongo

Green Diesel 2049cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

180,071 mi
Last recorded180,071 miles
Recorded on29 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Mazda Bongo134,910 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM496 ECV
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,049cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 29 May 2019 180,071 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel Parking (1.1.2 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle Interior door handle insecure door not being able to open by a positive means (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened as marked (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired As marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Roof area corroded at rear seat belt and rear rear seat belt prescribed area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt missing Offside rear seat belt stalk and centre rear seat belt and seat belt stalk, under neath seat area making inspection and test not possible (7.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road Passenger side of windscreen is cracked (3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear brake backing plates are corroded

Both rear shock absorber upper casings are corroded badly

Front wiper blades are smeary

Nearside Front Sill area below passengers front door has a incomplete/poorly welded repair, not within a prescribed area at time of inspection

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Lower Cross member/radiator support is has been poorly welded, not a prescribed area

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Poor welded repairs to offside inner sill -front to rear

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Recorded at 22% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Roof from passenger side A pillar to the rear of the vehicle is corroded and rotted

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Recorded at 53% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Tow bar component is corroded but not considered excessive at time of inspection

Wiring loom at bonnet area is untidy, advise on securing properly

Air conditioning belt is loose and requires adjustment, may jump off pulley and cause damage

Pass 19 Jun 2018 176,589 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test and folded down ()

corrosion to roof/a piller area at n/s/f

eng man light flashing when door open

engine bay/under covers fitted

underside has been welded and undersealed

Fail 14 Jun 2018 176,570 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced cill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment nut badly corroded (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour and o/s/f (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front track rod end nut corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test and folded down ()

corrosion to roof/a piller area at n/s/f

eng man light flashing when door open

engine bay/under covers fitted

underside has been welded and undersealed

Pass 10 Jun 2017 172,288 miles

Central Rear Upper brake light not working

Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured both (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

engine bay/ under covers fitted

underside of vehicle has been welded and wax oiled

Fail 17 May 2017 172,269 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion arch (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cill /arch area (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 front x/member area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion arch (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cill/arch area (2.4.A.3)

Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured both (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Bumper insecure ()

engine bay/under covers fitted

Pass 30 Jun 2016 167,382 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 167,375 miles

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

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing centre seat outer & centre receivers missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive damage seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer end of crossmember (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 21 May 2015 164,961 miles

o/s outer sill rear end component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive.

tow bar prescribed areas getting quite corroded & rear suspension areas.

Fail 26 Feb 2015 164,716 miles

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

Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

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

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 161,610 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2014 161,610 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2012 156,629 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 156,473 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 140,844 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Oct 2010 136,108 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 136,108 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 125,085 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 116,204 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all under side heavily wax oiled

Pass 8 Oct 2007 108,451 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2006 97,451 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Jul 2005 86,799 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2005 86,799 miles

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

nail in tyre

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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M496 ECV is a 2004 Mazda Bongo in Green with a 2,049cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 M496 ECV, 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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M496 ECV is a 2004 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 July 2004.

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