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P284 AKG

2004 Mazda Bongo

Silver Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

253,877 mi
Last recorded253,877 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2017
Typical for 2004 Mazda Bongo134,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP284 AKG
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2017 253,877 miles

Front air con compressor belt falling off

Rear propshaft has lots of polythene caught in rear uj

battery clamp is secure but looks flimsy

Fail 22 Jun 2017 253,877 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded crossmember by radiator both sides9 by suspension front mounting bolts) (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill several areas (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings crossmember each side of towbar mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front air con compressor belt falling off

Rear propshaft has lots of polythene caught in rear uj

battery clamp is secure but looks flimsy

Pass 27 Jun 2016 232,930 miles

lots of surface corrosion on vartous parts of structure o/s/r tyre close to limit

Fail 3 Jun 2015 213,560 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

light corrosion inner sills and underside

wheel arches corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2015 213,560 miles

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

light corrosion inner sills and underside

wheel arches corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2014 201,749 miles

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

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

corrosion o/s/r wheel arch

oil leak from engine sump

surface corrosion to underside

Fail 7 Jun 2014 201,749 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

corrosion o/s/r wheel arch

oil leak from engine sump

Pass 12 Feb 2010 200,907 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 184,649 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 184,649 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 16,715 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 167,509 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

unable to check rear seat belts, due to vehicle loaded at rear.

Pass 24 Jul 2006 146,640 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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P284 AKG is a 2004 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 P284 AKG, 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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P284 AKG is a 2004 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 June 2004.

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