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P406 KFC

2004 Mazda Bongo

Blue Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

110,537 mi
Last recorded110,537 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda Bongo134,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP406 KFC
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 110,537 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Front & Rear Anti-roll bars (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Corrosion inhibitor throughout underside of vehicle

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis - Repaired and undersealed throughout (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis - Repaired and undersealed throughout (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 110,127 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 108,510 miles

Coil spring corroded Both nearside and offside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both nearside and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both nearside and offside front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2019 106,699 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and components (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner sill area under sealed

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively x2 (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 21 Sep 2019 106,699 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and components (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner sill area under sealed

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively x2 (1.2.1 (f))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 106,065 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

general corrosion underneath

Fail 17 Sep 2018 106,064 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

general corrosion underneath

Pass 20 Jul 2016 103,300 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 103,300 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 101,133 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 101,133 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 99,064 miles

front to rear tyes same size15 but different

Fail 24 Jun 2014 99,063 miles

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

front to rear tyes same size15 but different

Pass 25 Jun 2013 97,123 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 97,123 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 2 Jul 2012 93,958 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 93,958 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 92,746 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 92,745 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2010 89,626 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both front wipers worn/smearing

front brake discs heavily corroded on inside

no access to rear seatbelts (no seats)

unable to access rear tailgate bike rack fitted

Fail 22 Jun 2010 89,549 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both front wipers worn/smearing

front brake discs heavily corroded on inside

no access to rear seatbelts (no seats)

unable to access rear tailgate bike rack fitted

Pass 30 Jun 2009 84,304 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2008 80,032 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

abnormal wear on both front tyres

both front discs corroded on inner faces

Fail 30 May 2008 8,003 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

abnormal wear on both front tyres

both front discs corroded on inner faces

Pass 23 May 2007 74,106 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 74,101 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 May 2006 68,101 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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P406 KFC is a 2004 Mazda Bongo in Blue with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 P406 KFC, 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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P406 KFC is a 2004 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 July 2004.

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