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N839 BFL

2004 Mazda Bongo

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

163,817 mi
Last recorded163,817 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 Mazda Bongo134,910 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN839 BFL
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2018 163,817 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front cross member deteriorated

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear box sections heavily corroded but not in a prescribed area) (both sides

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 159,073 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Brake binding

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

Steering rack leaking fluid

Fail 6 Oct 2017 159,069 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases hole in silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Brake binding

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

Steering rack leaking fluid

Fail 18 Aug 2017 159,059 miles

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and offside inner sills holed and correded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators have less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak ()

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak ()

Rear Bumper insecure ()

front inner wings corroeded

Pass 1 Jun 2016 160,186 miles

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

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

Fail 23 May 2016 148,248 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 143,295 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 143,295 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 136,539 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 136,539 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

both front tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 19 Jun 2013
Fail 17 Jun 2013

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Jun 2012 127,988 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 127,988 miles

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

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

Pass 24 May 2011 121,411 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 117,687 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 111,569 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 111,569 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2008 104,234 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 90,839 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 75,564 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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N839 BFL is a 2004 Mazda Bongo in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 N839 BFL, 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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N839 BFL is a 2004 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 June 2004.

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