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P381 OET

2004 Mazda Bongo

Black Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

172,746 mi
Last recorded172,746 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 Mazda Bongo134,910 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP381 OET
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2018 172,746 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 172,337 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 171,415 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 168,325 miles

Front brake discs inner face deteriorated

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps (1.7.5a)

Rear brake discs inner face deteriorated

Fail 6 Jul 2016 168,269 miles

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front brake discs inner face deteriorated

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower rad mounting area very badly corroded

Offside Front rad mounting area corroded

Rear brake discs inner face deteriorated

Pass 8 Jul 2015 163,991 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 163,023 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 163,023 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 159,672 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 156,518 miles

slight corrosion around front chassis crossmember

Fail 18 May 2012 156,518 miles

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

slight corrosion around front chassis crossmember

Pass 13 Jun 2011 153,935 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust toucking heat shield at rear.

front brake discs slightly corroded

offside front brake sticking slightly

Pass 2 Jun 2010 143,936 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 142,750 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

noise from front brakes when turning wheels

slight run out on front brakes

Pass 17 May 2008 138,383 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2007 134,016 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 126,227 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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P381 OET is a 2004 Mazda Bongo in Black with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 P381 OET, 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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P381 OET is a 2004 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 May 2004.

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