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M740 TVU

2004 Mazda Bongo

Silver Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

93,440 mi
Last recorded93,440 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda Bongo134,910 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM740 TVU
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 93,440 miles

Rear rear axle and suspension component corroded

under body covered in underseal

Pass 18 Jun 2025 92,110 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 90,544 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 14 Jun 2023 88,390 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Jun 2022 84,547 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 13 Jun 2022 84,547 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 17 Jun 2021 81,877 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2021 81,877 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2020 79,147 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2020 79,147 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 74,250 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 72,539 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 72,539 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 72,538 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 72,538 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2013 72,443 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2012 72,407 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 72,191 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 72,011 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 71,892 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 71,844 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 71,745 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 71,669 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 71,609 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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M740 TVU is a 2004 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 M740 TVU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of M740 TVU?

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What year was M740 TVU registered?

M740 TVU is a 2004 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 26 September 2004.

Is M740 TVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for M740 TVU shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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