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M994 URD

2004 Mazda Bongo

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

142,622 mi
Last recorded142,622 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2023
Typical for 2004 Mazda Bongo134,910 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM994 URD
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Fail 5 Dec 2023 142,622 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer cv gaiter leaking grease

complete vehicle body /chassis and all mechanical components in advanced state of heavily corrosion

Pass 22 Dec 2022 141,892 miles

Advise the general condition of the underneath of the vehicle is heavily corroded

Front Advise both front bottom ball joint boots starting to crack

Offside Front Advise grease leaking from boot

Rear Advise corrosion to rear lower sections of the rear quarters behind bumper area heavily corroded

Fail 30 Nov 2022 141,883 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box holed (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear chassis area around ehahust mounting area corroded to excess

Nearside Rear chassis area around exhaust mounting area corroded to excess . not in prescribed area at time of test

Nearside Rear on legal limit

Offside Front Outer cv gaiter starting to leak grease

offside and nearside front bottom ball joint gaiters perished cracking

rear exhaust mounting corroded of chassis

vehicle in advanced state of corrosion

Pass 3 Dec 2021 141,111 miles

Nearside Front tyre deep kerb damage to outer side and worn on outer edge

Rear Inner anti roll bar bushes worn

offside and nearside front outer cv gaiters starting to split and leak grease

vehicle in advanced state of corrosion body and components

Pass 7 Dec 2020 140,036 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front shock absorber (5.3.6 (a) (i))

corrosion to n/s middle inner sill not within prescribed area

general corrosion to all under body and components

Fail 3 Dec 2020 140,036 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer 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))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch/sill end cap and inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer 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 Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch/ sill end cap (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front shock absorber (5.3.6 (a) (i))

corrosion to n/s middle inner sill not within prescribed area

general corrosion to all under body and components

Pass 6 Dec 2019 138,792 miles

Rear Advise corrosion to n/s an o/s rear boot floor wells

Rear Advise surface corrosion to both rear inner wheel arches

Rear Advise wear in the rear inner anti roll bar bushes

Fail 28 Nov 2019 138,792 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Front cross member on the n/s and o/s has excessive corrosion within a 30cm prescribed area off the front sub-frame (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Advise o/s front outer drive shaft boot cracking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Advise corrosion to n/s an o/s rear boot floor wells

Rear Advise surface corrosion to both rear inner wheel arches

Rear Advise wear in the rear inner anti roll bar bushes

Pass 29 Nov 2018 137,106 miles

offside and nearside front bottom ball joints

offside and nearside front outer cv gaiters perished cracked

Fail 20 Nov 2018 137,104 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Stop lamp(s) not working offside and nearside (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

advanced corrosion to offside and nearside inner backing sills and outer sills

offside and nearside front bottom ball joints

offside and nearside front outer cv gaiters perished cracked

Pass 23 Nov 2017 135,341 miles

advanced corrosion to offside and nearside inner backing sills

corrosion to offside and nearside front inner backing sills large holes

offside and nearside front bottom ball joint gaiters starting to split but still preventing ingress of dirt

offside and nearside front outer cv gaiters perished cracking

Fail 18 Nov 2017 135,327 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advanced corrosion to offside and nearside inner backing sills

corrosion to nearside front metal brake pipe

corrosion to offside and nearside front inner backing sills large holes

offside and nearside front bottom ball joint gaiters starting to split but still preventing ingress of dirt

offside and nearside front outer cv gaiters perished cracking

Pass 14 Nov 2016 133,368 miles

Nearside and offside front bottom ball joints gaiters perished starting to split but preventing ingress of dirt @ time of test

Nearside and offside front outer cv gaiters perished cracking

advanced corrosion to offside front inner backing sill large scab

corrosion to offside and nearside front metal brake pipes

corrosion/ holed to offside and nearside front ends of inner sills

Pass 16 Nov 2015 131,217 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn smooth on outer edge

corrosion to offside and nearside front metal brake pipes

Pass 28 Nov 2014 130,130 miles

rear exhaust tail pipe corroded off

slight blow to exhaust pipe from shut off gate in exhaust remainder of system corroded poor

Fail 19 Nov 2014 130,128 miles

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

rear exhaust tail pipe corroded off

slight blow to exhaust pipe from shut off gate in exhaust remainder of system corroded poor

Pass 22 Nov 2013 128,208 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 128,208 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2012 125,448 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012 125,448 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 124,781 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2010 121,732 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 118,888 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 15,113 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge close to limit

nearside rear tyre close to limit 2mm

offside rear tyre on legal limit 1,6mm

Pass 19 Nov 2007 110,639 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 105,672 miles

play in off side & near side rear anti roll bar drop link bushes

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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M994 URD is a 2004 Mazda Bongo in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 M994 URD, 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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M994 URD is a 2004 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 2 December 2004.

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