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R373 FRW

2004 Mazda Bongo

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

239,387 mi
Last recorded239,387 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2022
Typical for 2004 Mazda Bongo134,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR373 FRW
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2022 239,387 miles

under body heavily sealed

Pass 25 Jun 2021 235,182 miles

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

Undersealed

Pass 11 Aug 2020 228,355 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive pipe corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2020 228,354 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt x2 (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive pipe corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 224,140 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

corrosion to underbody

Fail 14 Aug 2019 224,133 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced FRONT AND REAR INNER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced CHASSIS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

corrosion to underbody

Pass 16 Mar 2018 217,323 miles

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

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 19 Feb 2018 216,906 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt x2 (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users bumper (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 203,513 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2017 203,512 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2016 190,898 miles

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/s , o/s inner wheel corroded / holed just outside of prescribed area (5.2.6)

N/s, o/s inner sills corroding

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/s , o/s. Shock/ spring mounts (2.4.A.3)

Sill covers fitted - unable to inspect sills

Welding on n/s/f crossmember

Fail 24 Feb 2016 190,898 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/s , o/s inner wheel corroded / holed just outside of prescribed area (5.2.6)

N/s, o/s inner sills corroding

Nearside Front Hole corroded in inner sill, not in prescribed area

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/s , o/s. Shock/ spring mounts (2.4.A.3)

Sill covers fitted - unable to inspect sills

Welding on n/s/f crossmember

Pass 24 Jul 2015 189,047 miles

Both rear arches rusty

Fail 24 Jul 2015 189,047 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both rear arches rusty

Pass 4 Jul 2014 187,195 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

both rear wheel arches rusty

slight blue smoke from exhaust on rev up

Fail 4 Jul 2014 187,195 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

both rear wheel arches rusty

slight blue smoke from exhaust on rev up

Pass 30 Jul 2013 182,247 miles

stone chip b zone of windscreen.

Fail 24 Jul 2013 182,247 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

stone chip b zone of windscreen.

Pass 12 Jul 2012 174,925 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2011 157,380 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2010 137,654 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 137,654 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2009 128,885 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 126,749 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 115,906 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 99,093 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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R373 FRW is a 2004 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 R373 FRW, 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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R373 FRW is a 2004 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 August 2004.

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