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N974 JEV

2004 Mazda Bongo

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

157,479 mi
Last recorded157,479 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda Bongo134,910 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN974 JEV
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 157,479 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2025 157,440 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 156,481 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 155,275 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2022 149,430 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 143,230 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced radiator support cross member corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner lower sills corroded holed and repaired (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sills corroded holed and repaired (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated gaiter perished, cracking and starting to split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated gaiter perished and cracking (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt gaiter perished and cracking (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage steering rack and cross member contaminated with oil (2.1.5 (a))

front and rear tyres differ in size

Fail 11 Nov 2021 143,164 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing seat belt stalk and buckle inaccessible / missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing seat belt stalk and buckle inaccessible / missing (7.1.2 (d))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced radiator support cross member corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner lower sills corroded holed and repaired (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sills corroded holed and repaired (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated gaiter perished, cracking and starting to split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated gaiter perished and cracking (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt gaiter perished and cracking (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage steering rack and cross member contaminated with oil (2.1.5 (a))

front and rear tyres differ in size

Pass 20 Nov 2020 138,328 miles

Failed Corrosion Welding Repairs Covered In Underseal Unable To Fully Inspect

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

Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Offside & Nearside Rear Position Lamps (4.2.3 (c))

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

Underside Of Vehicle & Components Corrosion

Underside Of Vehicle & Components Some Section Covered In Underseal Unable To Fully Inspect

Fail 9 Nov 2020 138,248 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front Of Inner Wheel Arch By Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Offside & Nearside Front Inner Sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Offside & Nearside Rear Position Lamps (4.2.3 (c))

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

Underside Of Vehicle & Components Corrosion

Underside Of Vehicle & Components Some Section Covered In Underseal Unable To Fully Inspect

Pass 17 May 2019 129,322 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 121,525 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive on the limit (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 19 May 2018 121,412 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive on the limit (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 17 May 2017 113,110 miles

front cross member corroded

slight corrosion to underside in places

Pass 25 May 2016 104,331 miles

Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion cross member holed by radiator mounts (6.1.B.2)

Front both tyres sidewall cracking

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion centre sill holed (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion centre section holed (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear spare wheel tyre sidewall cracked and splitting

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 23 May 2016 104,330 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement axle mount bushes (2.4.G.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced n/s 28 - o/s 125 (3.7.B.6b)

Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion cross member holed by radiator mounts (6.1.B.2)

Front both tyres sidewall cracking

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion centre sill holed (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion centre section holed (6.1.B.2)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear spare wheel tyre sidewall cracked and splitting

Fail 13 May 2016 104,203 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 13 May 2015 95,583 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 87,063 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2013 78,821 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 78,789 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 May 2012 71,435 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2010 59,147 miles

damage to offside body sill

front brake discs pitted

rear brake discs pitted

signs of surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 20 Dec 2007 59,115 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside third row seat not fitted at time of test

signs of accident damage to offside body sill (no holes or sharp edges)

Fail 19 Dec 2007 59,115 miles

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside third row seat not fitted at time of test

signs of accident damage to offside body sill (no holes or sharp edges)

Pass 19 Jan 2006 54,605 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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N974 JEV is a 2004 Mazda Bongo in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 N974 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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N974 JEV is a 2004 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 December 2004.

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