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N930 XFJ

2004 Mazda Bongo

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

147,549 mi
Last recorded147,549 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda Bongo134,910 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN930 XFJ
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 147,549 miles

- Suspension, chassis and its braking components have varied stage of corrosion

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge - NS/OS uneven wear across tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2025 147,316 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn - NS/OS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

- Suspension, chassis and its braking components have varied stage of corrosion

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge - NS/OS uneven wear across tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 143,414 miles

- Suspension, chassis and its braking components have varied stage of corrosion

Front - Axle mount/bush deteriorating

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output - Oxidization across lens (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2023 140,865 miles

- Battery tray corroding

- Suspension, chassis and its braking components have varied stage of corrosion

Front - Axle mount/bush deteriorating

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

Rear - Painted across rear drivetrain and its components

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread - Character fade (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Jul 2023 140,845 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

- Battery tray corroding

- Suspension, chassis and its braking components have varied stage of corrosion

Front - Axle mount/bush deteriorating

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

Rear - Painted across rear drivetrain and its components

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread - Character fade (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Nov 2016 135,911 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

both rear wheel arches rusty

Fail 21 Nov 2016 135,911 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

both rear wheel arches rusty

Pass 16 Oct 2015 129,123 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion wheel arch and sill panel corrorded (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 120,364 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 120,364 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 114,658 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2013 114,654 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 107,149 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

different size tyres fitted on front to rear

Fail 26 Oct 2012 107,130 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

different size tyres fitted on front to rear

Pass 18 Oct 2011 97,190 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 97,182 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 90,281 miles

Front tyres are 205/55R16 & Rear tyres are 225/50R16.

Fail 7 Oct 2010 90,273 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Front tyres are 205/55R16 & Rear tyres are 225/50R16.

Pass 10 Aug 2009 83,699 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 83,697 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 81,138 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 81,138 miles

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

Nearside Front Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2007 76,742 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 76,742 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 17 Jul 2006 72,597 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2005 69,165 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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N930 XFJ is a 2004 Mazda Bongo in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 N930 XFJ, 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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N930 XFJ is a 2004 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 July 2004.

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