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R301 XWO

2004 Mazda Bongo

Red Diesel 2491cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests31 (22 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate71%

Mileage

191,981 mi
Last recorded191,981 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda Bongo134,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR301 XWO
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,491cc

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MOT History

22 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 191,981 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

underside corrosion

Pass 22 May 2025 188,343 miles

underside corrosion

Pass 16 May 2024 183,198 miles

undersidse corrosion

Pass 27 Jun 2023 175,912 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2022 170,104 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2022 170,103 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting above rear exhaust box (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements no tell tail (4.5.3 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 165,060 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 158,584 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 May 2019 148,941 miles

Rear anti roll bar bushes slightly worn

Pass 23 Apr 2018 142,837 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

corrosion to outer sills

front crossmember corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2017 139,161 miles

Oil leak from engine.

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

Fail 26 Apr 2017 139,160 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Oil leak from engine.

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 133,610 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 129,696 miles

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

both inner sills rusted

nearside outer sill rusted

nearside rear axle seal leaking

Fail 28 Apr 2015 129,696 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both inner sills rusted

nearside outer sill rusted

nearside rear axle seal leaking

Pass 1 May 2014 125,656 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 125,656 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside front under sill corroded but not within prescribed area

Pass 1 May 2013 121,262 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 118,171 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 118,171 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 28 Sep 2011 111,826 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 111,826 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 109,259 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 109,259 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 105,967 miles

wiper linkage worn

Pass 16 Apr 2009 100,606 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2009 100,606 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 97,972 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 92,327 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 92,327 miles

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

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

unable to see full condition of front and rear brake pads

Pass 30 Mar 2006 86,734 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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R301 XWO is a 2004 Mazda Bongo in Red with a 2,491cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71%.

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 R301 XWO, 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 R301 XWO registered?

R301 XWO is a 2004 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 April 2004.

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