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R134 NUF

2004 Mazda Bongo

Black Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

155,460 mi
Last recorded155,460 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda Bongo134,910 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR134 NUF
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 155,460 miles

Nearside Rear Outer wheel arch corroded

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

Fail 7 Aug 2025 155,460 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer wheel arch corroded

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

Pass 8 Aug 2024 150,167 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Body component slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 148,417 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Body component slightly loose Rear sidepanel corroding/slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2024 148,417 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Body component slightly loose Rear sidepanel corroding/slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 144,556 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2022 144,556 miles

Central Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 139,572 miles

Both rear outer sills corroded but not within 30 cm of a structural point

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2022 139,572 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill in 3 places (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 136,362 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow from rear and mid section (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively slight play in UJ (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2021 136,362 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow from rear and mid section (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively slight play in UJ (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 200,105 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 200,105 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

slight exhaust blow

Pass 6 Sep 2017 133,259 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 128,117 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 120,817 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 116,794 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 116,788 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2013 108,232 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 102,117 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

towbar wiring touching on exhaust

Fail 6 Mar 2012 102,117 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

towbar wiring touching on exhaust

Pass 31 Mar 2011 94,487 miles

corrosion sills

discs corroded

front number plate damaged

Fail 30 Mar 2011 94,483 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

corrosion sills

discs corroded

front number plate damaged

Pass 31 Mar 2010 89,478 miles

front number plate damaged

n/s rearmost seat belt damaged

Fail 29 Mar 2010 89,440 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

front number plate damaged

n/s rearmost seat belt damaged

Pass 23 Mar 2009 79,930 miles

front number plate damaged

Fail 23 Mar 2009 79,930 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front number plate damaged

Pass 12 Mar 2008 73,071 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 67,091 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 57,700 miles

front and rear brake pads getting low

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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R134 NUF is a 2004 Mazda Bongo in Black with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 R134 NUF, 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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R134 NUF is a 2004 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 13 October 2004.

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