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N757 NBV

2004 Mazda Bongo

Black Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2022
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

212,998 mi
Last recorded212,998 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2021
Typical for 2004 Mazda Bongo134,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN757 NBV
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2021 212,998 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH N-S-R AND O-S-R (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2021 212,994 miles

Front Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH N-S-R AND O-S-R (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Dec 2020 212,959 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill corroded full length (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill corroded centre (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

handbrake travel high

Pass 29 Oct 2019 205,852 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 196,345 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2018 196,345 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fail 17 Oct 2016 194,806 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

General corrosion to underside of vehicle

Rear valance corroded

Unable to fully see rear brake pads

Pass 27 Oct 2015 171,212 miles

Both headlamp beam images poor

Oil leak

Unable to fully see front or rear brake pads

Wiper blades smearing slightly

Fail 15 Oct 2015 171,206 miles

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

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

Both headlamp beam images poor

Oil leak

Unable to fully see front or rear brake pads

Wiper blades smearing slightly

Pass 28 Oct 2014 155,024 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 155,024 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 149,248 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

different size tyres fitted on seperate axles

slight play in both front anti roll bar bushes

slight play in both rear anti roll bar bushes

slight play in both rear anti roll bar link bushes

Fail 27 Feb 2014 149,248 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

Offside Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

different size tyres fitted on seperate axles

slight play in both front anti roll bar bushes

slight play in both rear anti roll bar bushes

slight play in both rear anti roll bar link bushes

Pass 18 Feb 2013 134,675 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

nearside front anti roll bar link ball joint has play near excessive

Pass 20 Jan 2012 122,641 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 114,822 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2009 94,636 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 94,636 miles

Centre Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 93,451 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 88,501 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2006 88,501 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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N757 NBV is a 2004 Mazda Bongo in Black with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N757 NBV, 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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N757 NBV is a 2004 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 14 December 2004.

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