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M720 XVE

2004 Mazda Bongo

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2022
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

252,603 mi
Last recorded252,603 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2022
Typical for 2004 Mazda Bongo134,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM720 XVE
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Fail 25 Jul 2022 252,603 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill/chassis area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced CENTER ROW. inner rear wheel arch area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced CENTER ROW.inner rear wheel arch area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed center row (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured cab area (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front bolt missing from drivers seat ,but not insecure

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

nearside and offside center inner sill corroded but not within a prescribed area

nearside and offside rear lower panels corroded but not within a prescribed are

Pass 30 Jul 2021 244,943 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2021 244,759 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light white light (4.5.4 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases MID FLEX /SILENCER CORRODED/CRACKED (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING IN CHANNELS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2020 239,187 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2020 239,176 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer seal (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2017 238,638 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Bumper insecure ()

Fail 19 Apr 2017 238,631 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Coolant leak ()

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Bumper insecure ()

Pass 5 Apr 2016 235,614 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2016 235,614 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2016 235,599 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Inner side wall split

Offside Front inner sill corroded

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 23 Mar 2015 228,274 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 13 Mar 2015 228,179 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

coolant tank tank cap missing

Pass 24 Mar 2014 222,475 miles

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

lower sill covers fitted

welding repairs undersealed

Fail 15 Mar 2014 222,473 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower 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 Upper 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 Inner Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

lower sill covers fitted

Pass 4 Feb 2013 217,281 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 31 Jan 2013 217,273 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Nearside Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Sep 2011 205,893 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Inner front brake pads low, both front brakes binding

Offside front inner tyre has no tread at all

Offside inner sills corroded

Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Fail 6 Sep 2011 205,893 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Alarm seems to make hazard lamps flash randomly

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Inner front brake pads low, both front brakes binding

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front inner tyre has no tread at all

Offside inner sills corroded

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Front bumper insecure and likely to be a danger to other road users

Pass 22 Jun 2010 190,366 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 177,192 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 165,791 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 160,594 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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M720 XVE is a 2004 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 M720 XVE, 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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M720 XVE is a 2004 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 4 October 2004.

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