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N129 XOD

2004 Mazda Bongo

Black Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

221,125 mi
Last recorded221,125 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2024
Typical for 2004 Mazda Bongo134,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN129 XOD
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2024 221,125 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2024 221,125 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2023 214,279 miles

Coil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened rear upper mountings chassis legs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner osr inner wheel arch corroded and hole but not within the prescribed area of a mounting point (30cm)

o/s/f front of inner arch corroded and holed outside of prescribed area

Fail 28 Sep 2023 214,071 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Coil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened rear upper mountings chassis legs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

o/s/f front of inner arch corroded and holed outside of prescribed area

Pass 29 Sep 2022 208,030 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened subframe has mild corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear inner sill section has been weakened by corrosion

Offside Rear inner sill section has been weakened by corrosion

Fail 27 Sep 2022 208,030 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded located under offside front wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened subframe has mild corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear inner sill section has been weakened by corrosion

Offside Rear inner sill section has been weakened by corrosion

Pass 15 Oct 2021 202,230 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both plastic lenses deteriorating, reducing focal image of dipped beam (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 197,628 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2020 197,624 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2019 193,935 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both rear tyres wearing on edges

various points of corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 25 Nov 2016 184,284 miles

Oil leak ()

front discs corroding

o/s/f inner sill corroding

various points of corosion to underneath of vehicle

Fail 25 Nov 2016 184,284 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Oil leak ()

front discs corroding

o/s/f inner sill corroding

various points of corosion to underneath of vehicle

Pass 25 Nov 2015 182,046 miles

both inner sills to floors corroding

front discs corroding

Fail 23 Nov 2015 182,046 miles

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both inner sills to floors corroding

front discs corroding

Pass 28 Nov 2014 177,830 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s outer sill corroding

points of corosion appearing to underneath of vehicle

Fail 28 Nov 2014 177,830 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s outer sill corroding

points of corosion appearing to underneath of vehicle

Pass 4 Nov 2013 172,353 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2012 163,846 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 154,879 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 141,524 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 129,412 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 113,161 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 101,127 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 83,943 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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N129 XOD is a 2004 Mazda Bongo in Black with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 N129 XOD, 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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N129 XOD is a 2004 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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