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N657 FHL

2004 Mazda Bongo

Silver Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests36 (21 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

191,933 mi
Last recorded191,933 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda Bongo134,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN657 FHL
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

21 pass 15 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 191,933 miles

Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Radiator support panel holed and corroded at mountings (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 May 2026 191,931 miles

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Door gutter trim insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working Brake lights working intermittently after pressing pedal a few times (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Radiator support panel holed and corroded at mountings (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2025 191,534 miles
Fail 13 May 2025 191,531 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jun 2024 189,436 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All remaining steel. (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Remainder of vehicle underside. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2024 189,436 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Cross member. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Battery carrier (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All remaining steel. (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Remainder of vehicle underside. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 May 2023 187,409 miles

Nearside Front Inner Driveshaft seal leaking

Vehicle under side heavily under sealed.

Fail 5 May 2023 187,403 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Driveshaft seal leaking

Vehicle under side heavily under sealed.

Pass 16 May 2022 186,512 miles

underside all covered in wax oil/ underseal

Pass 11 Jun 2021 184,639 miles

general underbody and components corrosion

general underbody and components heavily undersealed

Pass 23 Mar 2021 184,461 miles

advised alt and air con belt need adjustment

advised gen corrosion in places

advised rear spring rusty

advised slight corrosion rear discs

advised slight oil leak

Fail 15 Jan 2021 184,457 miles

Brake performance not tested osf binding eccesiffly (1.2.1 (g))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

advised corrosion rear discs

advised middle oil leak

advised rear springs rusty

Pass 22 Jan 2020 184,400 miles

Central Slight Oil Leak From Engine/Gearbox

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

General Corrosion To Underside Of Vehicle

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2019 183,623 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Crossmember corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2019 183,623 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill corroded marked yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Arch corroded marked yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Arch corroded marked yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill corroded marked yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Arch corroded marked yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Central Front Brake bind when rotated by hand

Coolant leak

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Crossmember corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Arch starting to corrode (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Apr 2018 181,918 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner wheel arch area (holed) non prescribed area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion outer sill holed (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch area (holed) non prescribed area (6.1.B.2)

Fail 4 Apr 2018 181,918 miles

Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner wheel arch area (holed) non prescribed area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion outer sill holed (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch area (holed) non prescribed area (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 170,276 miles

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

Nearside outer sill corroded but not prescribed area

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

Offside outer sill corroded and holes but not prescribed area

Fail 4 Apr 2017 170,276 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside outer sill corroded but not prescribed area

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

Offside outer sill corroded and holes but not prescribed area

Pass 9 Apr 2016 159,540 miles

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

front cross member corroded

Fail 29 Mar 2016 159,531 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front cross member corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2015 151,718 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2015 151,718 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear 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)

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

Pass 30 May 2014 145,453 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Spare tyre defective

oil leak from nearside front driveshaft

Fail 30 May 2014 145,453 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

oil leak from nearside front driveshaft

Pass 4 Mar 2013 139,059 miles

n/s/front metal brake pipe is covered in oil

Fail 25 Feb 2013 139,059 miles

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

n/s/front metal brake pipe is covered in oil

Pass 1 Feb 2012 137,417 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 128,757 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2010 128,386 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Oct 2009 118,807 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 118,807 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 114,310 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 114,299 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 110,738 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 98,784 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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N657 FHL is a 2004 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 N657 FHL, 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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N657 FHL is a 2004 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 August 2004.

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