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N863 JEV

2004 Mazda Bongo

Silver Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

253,977 mi
Last recorded253,977 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Mazda Bongo134,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN863 JEV
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2019 253,977 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 31 May 2019 253,977 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2018 246,241 miles

Front front diff slight leak

Front undertry covering componants

Pass 27 Jun 2017 238,491 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Jun 2017 238,474 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Front Crossmember (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Offside Front Bulk Head (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Offside and Nearside Rear Panels Behind Wheel (2.4.A.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 229,906 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rear (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside front (3.6.B.2c)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 1 Jun 2016 229,904 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt nearside and offside front (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside and offside panels behind rear wheels (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside and offside rear inner sills / rear cross member (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside rear chassis (2.4.A.3)

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rear (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside front (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 221,102 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 213,023 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 205,988 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 195,938 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 184,748 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 184,748 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 175,999 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 163,685 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2009 163,685 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 150,505 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 138,200 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2006 126,707 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 126,707 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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N863 JEV is a 2004 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 N863 JEV, 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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N863 JEV is a 2004 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 18 October 2004.

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