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M980 YBV

2004 Mazda Bongo

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2024
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

144,436 mi
Last recorded144,436 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda Bongo134,910 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM980 YBV
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Fail 12 Jun 2025 144,436 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Rear Service brake excessively binding both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

underside of vehicle thickly coated

various repairs made to underside of vehicle

wheel arch liners fitted to all corners making corrosion checks difficult

Pass 3 Feb 2023 144,322 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

vehicle underside has repairs , underside thickly coated

Fail 2 Feb 2023 144,322 miles

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements tell tail inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

vehicle underside has repairs , underside thickly coated

Pass 9 Aug 2021 143,967 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under sealed all underneath

Fail 9 Aug 2021 143,967 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has more than 1/2 LEDs not functioning (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under sealed all underneath

Pass 28 Jun 2019 136,792 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 132,674 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 128,239 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 121,452 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 114,357 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 1 May 2015 114,354 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres cracking on inner and outer walls

Pass 12 May 2014 109,701 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 10 May 2013 109,050 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 106,025 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jan 2011 104,690 miles

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

Oil leak

plastic covers fitted to underside of vehicle

underside of vehicle is corroded in various places

Fail 18 Jan 2011 104,690 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Oil leak

plastic covers fitted to underside of vehicle

underside of vehicle is corroded in various places

Pass 20 Jan 2010 100,469 miles

UNDERSIDES OF VEHICLE IS CORRODED

Fail 18 Jan 2010 100,469 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

UNDERSIDES OF VEHICLE IS CORRODED

Pass 2 Jan 2009 94,847 miles

Oil leak

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

underside of vehicle is corroded in various places

Fail 30 Dec 2008 94,847 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Oil leak

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

underside of vehicle is corroded in various places

Pass 30 Nov 2007 87,990 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2007 87,990 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2006 79,707 miles

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

non of the advisory given on 21/11/2006 test no 191155926366 has been rectified

Pass 29 Nov 2006 79,707 miles

non of the advisory given on 21/11/2006 test no 191155926366 has been rectified

Fail 21 Nov 2006 79,490 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front radiator cross member is corroded

o/s under sill is corroded

rear crossmember and floor are starting to corrode

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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M980 YBV is a 2004 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 M980 YBV, 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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M980 YBV is a 2004 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 6 July 2004.

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