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N913 TBO

2004 Mazda Bongo

Silver Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests39 (20 pass, 19 fail)
Pass rate51.3%

Mileage

138,928 mi
Last recorded138,928 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda Bongo134,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN913 TBO
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

20 pass 19 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 138,928 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 138,835 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2024 138,833 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is 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))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 138,508 miles

Both front headlamp aim patterns are faded

Front subframe/axle beam corroded

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Inner sills are excessively corroded

Nearside Rear Chassis corroded

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear wheel arch and chassis are excessively corroded

Nearside sill outer corroding

Offside Rear Inner wheel arch and chassis areas are excessively corroded

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside inner sills are excessively corroded

Offside sill outer corroding

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

Rear They are no froward facing seats fitted even though seat belts are provided

Rear chassis crossmember excessively corroded

Fail 23 Jun 2023 138,451 miles

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

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

Both front headlamp aim patterns are faded

Front subframe/axle beam corroded

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Inner sills are excessively corroded

Nearside Rear Chassis corroded

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear wheel arch and chassis are excessively corroded

Nearside sill outer corroding

Offside Rear Inner wheel arch and chassis areas are excessively corroded

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside inner sills are excessively corroded

Offside sill outer corroding

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

Rear They are no froward facing seats fitted even though seat belts are provided

Rear chassis crossmember excessively corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2022 136,309 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 20 Jun 2022 136,309 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2021 131,259 miles

Bad oil leak from engine area, only just passes

Nearside inner sill rusted and holed

nearside headlamp image poor and only just passes

nearside rear cghassis corrosion

non prescribed area welding repairs

side door security

suspension components corrosion

Fail 16 Jun 2021 131,233 miles

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill/inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis/shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill/inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside inner sill rusted and holed

Bad oil leak from engine area, only just passes

nearside headlamp image poor and only just passes

nearside rear cghassis corrosion

non prescribed area welding repairs

side door security

suspension components corrosion

Pass 2 Jun 2020 131,790 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

n/s/c inner sill rear crossmember & exhaust mount corroded not in prescribed area

Fail 24 Mar 2020 131,780 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing[in 3 places] (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Inner centre sill corroded [not in prescribed area]

Rear crossmember corroded not in prescribed area

Rear exhaust mount [mounted to corroded crossmember]

Rear wheel arch/outrigger/inner wheel arch corroded [not in prescribed area]

Pass 18 Mar 2019 129,967 miles

corrosion at near side front inner wing by strut

corrosion at off side rear chassis leg

corrosion at rear cross member

Fail 18 Mar 2019 129,967 miles

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced headlamp plug corroded away (4.1.4 (a))

corrosion at near side front inner wing by strut

corrosion at off side rear chassis leg

corrosion at rear cross member

Pass 28 Feb 2018 137,137 miles

both rear chassis legs corroded

headlamps poor images

inner and outer sills holed by corrosion

rear cross member holed by corrosion

Fail 26 Feb 2018 137,134 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement brake binding on (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

both rear chassis legs corroded

headlamps poor images

inner and outer sills holed by corrosion

near side rear tyre mishapped

rear cross member holed by corrosion

Pass 15 Feb 2017 152,618 miles

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

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

Offside inner sill corroded outside prescribed area

Rear back panel corroded but outside prescribed area

Rear cross member corroded outside prescribed area

Fail 15 Feb 2017 152,618 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside inner sill corroded outside prescribed area

Rear back panel corroded but outside prescribed area

Rear cross member corroded outside prescribed area

Pass 19 Jan 2016 151,710 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 151,710 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 150,199 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)

corrosion to nearside inner sill and offside inner sill

Fail 19 Jan 2015 150,199 miles

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

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

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

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)

corrosion to nearside inner sill and offside inner sill

Fail 16 Jan 2014 109,237 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 145,190 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 142,496 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2013 142,496 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

battery inscure

Pass 8 Feb 2012 139,337 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2012 139,336 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Leisure battery insecure

Pass 2 Mar 2011 137,414 miles

middle seats facing the rear

Fail 2 Mar 2011 137,414 miles

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

middle seats facing the rear

Fail 25 Oct 2010 137,385 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside 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)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2010 136,456 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S outer sill panel corroded

O/S and N/S rear outer and inner wheelarch panel corroded.

Pass 30 Jan 2009 132,677 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2009 132,241 miles

Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 125,578 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 125,577 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 1 Feb 2007 122,740 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2007 122,657 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2006 105,765 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2005 105,765 miles

Nearside Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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N913 TBO is a 2004 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 39 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.3%.

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 N913 TBO, 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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N913 TBO is a 2004 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 2 June 2004.

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