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R428 XWO

2004 Mazda Bongo

Silver Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2022
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

167,707 mi
Last recorded167,707 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2022
Typical for 2004 Mazda Bongo134,910 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR428 XWO
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Fail 22 Nov 2022 167,707 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel arch corroded

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

Pass 1 Dec 2021 163,554 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 162,660 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2020 162,660 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2019 160,762 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 157,162 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 153,081 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 149,768 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 145,090 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2015 145,090 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 141,791 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2014 141,753 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 140,218 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 13 Dec 2013 140,210 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 138,602 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2012 138,602 miles

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

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)

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

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

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

Coolant leak

slight corrosion on nearside rear wheel arch

Pass 14 Nov 2011 137,635 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 137,635 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 134,080 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 134,078 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 121,716 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 108,733 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 97,502 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 85,381 miles

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

slight moisture to near side rack boot

Pass 10 Nov 2006 85,381 miles

slight moisture to near side rack boot

Pass 11 Nov 2005 75,020 miles

rear fog light lens needs looking at

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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R428 XWO is a 2004 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,490cc 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 R428 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 R428 XWO registered?

R428 XWO is a 2004 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 8 December 2004.

Is R428 XWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R428 XWO shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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