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P452 DFR

2004 Mazda Bongo

Green Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2023
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

213,660 mi
Last recorded213,660 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2022
Typical for 2004 Mazda Bongo134,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP452 DFR
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2022 213,660 miles

heavily under sealed

Fail 14 Jul 2022 213,262 miles

Brake performance not tested due to condition of body (1.2.1 (g))

Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired cross member (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired behind headlamp (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired sill (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired behind rear wheel (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired behind headlamp (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired sill (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Aug 2021 209,208 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2021 209,208 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 205,171 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced GENERAL COROSSION , REPAIRS UNDERSEALED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 May 2019 201,674 miles

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

Front beam pattern poor

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside inner sill poorly repaired

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

Fail 30 Apr 2019 201,649 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Electrical wiring insecure (4.11 (a) (i))

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

Front beam pattern poor

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside inner sill poorly repaired

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 195,796 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

vehicle structure has slight corrosion

Pass 21 Jul 2017 193,800 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2017 193,800 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 21 May 2016 188,161 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 188,136 miles

Nearside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2015 186,026 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 186,007 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 185,111 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 185,105 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2013 182,933 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 182,924 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 181,598 miles

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

offside front inner sill corroded

Pass 25 May 2011 179,908 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 179,908 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 154,146 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 136,667 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearisde and offside front tyres starting to crack

Nearside and offside rear tyres sidewalls deeply cracked

Pass 27 May 2009 136,667 miles

Nearisde and offside front tyres starting to crack

Nearside and offside rear tyres sidewalls deeply cracked

Pass 28 May 2008 129,513 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Temporary fuel cap fitted

offside rear tyre tread cracking slightly

Fail 27 May 2008 129,513 miles

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Temporary fuel cap fitted

offside rear tyre tread cracking slightly

Pass 6 Jun 2007 125,571 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 125,571 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Jun 2006 114,392 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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P452 DFR is a 2004 Mazda Bongo in Green with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 P452 DFR, 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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P452 DFR is a 2004 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 14 June 2004.

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