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P482 RBK

2004 Mazda Bongo

Silver Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

235,611 mi
Last recorded235,611 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2014
Typical for 2004 Mazda Bongo134,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP482 RBK
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 24 Mar 2014 235,611 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

centre rear back seatbelt clasp starting fluffing

front and rear tyres different sizes

front brake pads getting low

n/s/r tyre tread getting low

rear brake pads getting very low

slight damp starting from n/s/f strut/shock

slight play ball joint n/s/f anti rollbar drop link

slight play n/s/r anti rollbar D bush

slight play o/s/r anti rollbar bar D bush

slight play o/s/r anti rollbar drop link

Pass 12 Mar 2013 202,838 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2013 202,838 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

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

Fail 5 Feb 2013 202,838 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 199,162 miles

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

slight bind to both front brakes

Fail 18 Jul 2012 199,152 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

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

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

slight bind to both front brakes

Pass 22 Jul 2011 185,684 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 168,879 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2009 152,037 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2009 152,037 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 143,166 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 131,884 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 120,823 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2005 108,842 miles

All 4 brake discs slightly worn.

Front wipers slightly smeary.

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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P482 RBK is a 2004 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 P482 RBK, 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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What year was P482 RBK registered?

P482 RBK is a 2004 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 2 September 2004.

Is P482 RBK safe to buy?

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