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T128 SHL

2004 Mazda Bongo

Silver Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2025
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

145,069 mi
Last recorded145,069 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda Bongo134,910 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT128 SHL
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Fail 9 May 2025 145,069 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

corrosion in both rear wheel arches

general underbody corrosion front and rear suspension

radiator insecure

Pass 7 May 2024 144,351 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member,radiator support area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

both rear wheel arches corroded and covered in tape

general underneath surface corrosion to suspension front and rear

Pass 11 May 2023 143,622 miles

Front both headlamps showing defused beam pattern ( bbut meeting dvsa requirements )

Offside Front radiator support mounting badley corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear wheel arches corroded and poor tempory repair ( attension required at next service or before next mot test )

front and rear subframes bad surface corrosion and all rubber bushing starting to perish but still compliant

Fail 10 May 2023 143,618 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both blades split and inefficient (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front both headlamps showing defused beam pattern ( bbut meeting dvsa requirements )

Offside Front radiator support mounting badley corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear wheel arches corroded and poor tempory repair ( attension required at next service or before next mot test )

front and rear subframes bad surface corrosion and all rubber bushing starting to perish but still compliant

Pass 3 Feb 2022 143,524 miles

FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION AND STEERING COMPONENTS HAVE FAIRLY BAD SURFACE CORROSION ( ATTENSION REQUIRED ) SOON

Rear BOTH REAR WHEEL ARCHES CORRODED(NOT WITH-IN PRECRIBED AREA) NO SHARPE EDGES DUE TO PLASTIC TAPE (TEMPORY REPAIR ONLY)

Pass 28 Jan 2021 142,317 miles

Front both headlamps defused a little due to traffic fim build up on plastic headlamps lens

Rear both rear wheel arches corroded but not with-in precribed area and no sharpe edges as covered by plastic tape.

Fail 26 Jan 2021 142,317 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Front both headlamps defused a little due to traffic fim build up on plastic headlamps lens

Rear both rear wheel arches corroded but not with-in precribed area and no sharpe edges as covered by plastic tape.

Pass 21 Jan 2020 141,426 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 140,332 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 139,346 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 137,175 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 134,238 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 134,236 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Feb 2015 130,978 miles

both rear wheel arches starting to corrode

Fail 11 Feb 2015 130,978 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

both rear wheel arches starting to corrode

Pass 12 Feb 2014 128,199 miles

advise ---- both headlamps starting to show a defused pattern

Fail 7 Feb 2014 128,199 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

advise ---- both headlamps starting to show a defused pattern

Pass 7 Feb 2013 126,653 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 124,222 miles

front brake hoses metal ferrules are rusted

Fail 6 Feb 2012 124,125 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

front brake hoses metal ferrules are rusted

Pass 7 Feb 2011 119,209 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 119,209 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2010 114,050 miles

advise cut to nearside front tyre wall //customer shown

Fail 8 Feb 2010 114,050 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

advise cut to nearside front tyre wall //customer shown

Pass 11 Feb 2009 108,732 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 98,382 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2008 98,382 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 8 May 2007 97,438 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 87,699 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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T128 SHL is a 2004 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 T128 SHL, 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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T128 SHL is a 2004 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 June 2004.

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