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V488 JTF

2004 Mazda Bongo

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2025
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

135,605 mi
Last recorded135,605 miles
Recorded on7 May 2024
Typical for 2004 Mazda Bongo134,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV488 JTF
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 7 May 2024 135,605 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 130,399 miles

n/s/ centre outer sill corroded

o/s/f inner wheel arch

Fail 27 Apr 2023 130,089 miles

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

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

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

Power steering component leaking hose to cooler (2.1.5 (a))

n/s/ centre outer sill corroded

o/s/f inner wheel arch

Pass 6 May 2022 111,606 miles

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

Offside Outer sill holed not structural

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 May 2021 90,690 miles
Fail 27 May 2021 90,684 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 80,493 miles

underbody covered in underseal

Pass 1 Feb 2019 81,392 miles

advise : under body surface corrsion

Fail 1 Feb 2019 81,392 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a))

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

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

advise : under body surface corrsion

Pass 22 Dec 2017 80,954 miles

advise : slight play in steering rack system

advise : under body/suspension surface corrsion

Pass 12 Jul 2017 80,099 miles

advise : under body surface/susp surface corrsion

Fail 10 Jul 2017 80,099 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

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

advise : under body surface/susp surface corrsion

Pass 28 Jun 2016 77,133 miles

advise : under body/suspension surface corrsion

Fail 28 Jun 2016 77,133 miles

Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users both (1.8.A.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

advise : under body/suspension surface corrsion

Pass 6 Aug 2015 74,977 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 74,886 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

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

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 70,951 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 65,539 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 65,539 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 16 May 2012 64,173 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 64,167 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

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

Pass 11 May 2011 63,837 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 63,831 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 63,348 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 63,341 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 60,410 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 60,410 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 57,344 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 48,148 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 48,148 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2006 39,303 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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V488 JTF is a 2004 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 V488 JTF, 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 V488 JTF registered?

V488 JTF is a 2004 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 March 2004.

Is V488 JTF safe to buy?

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