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V961 PTW

2004 Mazda Bongo

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

134,924 mi
Last recorded134,924 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 Mazda Bongo134,910 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV961 PTW
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2017 134,924 miles

Corrosion to front crossmember

Offside Front Tyre perished

Fail 6 Apr 2017 134,924 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion Arch (6.1.C.1)

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

Corrosion to front crossmember

Offside Front Tyre perished

Fail 15 Mar 2017 134,806 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded silll (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive x member (2.4.A.3)

Front subframe corroded

Nearside Front Bumper insecure ()

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit badly perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2016 134,357 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2016 134,355 miles

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 133,512 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f tyre side wall perished

Fail 29 Aug 2014 133,512 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f tyre side wall perished

Pass 11 Jul 2013 129,168 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

near side front sill has corrson but not within 30 cm imporantce

Pass 2 Jul 2012 128,013 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 127,503 miles

Spare tyre defective

corrosion to Nearside front inner sill but not in area of structual importance.

Fail 24 Jun 2011 127,503 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Spare tyre defective

corrosion to Nearside front inner sill but not in area of structual importance.

Pass 17 Jun 2010 120,801 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 20 Jun 2009 100,810 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 90,434 miles

Centre Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise to adjust handbrake.

Fail 17 Jun 2008 90,434 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1) DANGEROUS

Centre Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Jun 2007 80,448 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 80,448 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 3 Nov 2006 76,042 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside front bumper & spotlamp damage

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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V961 PTW is a 2004 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 V961 PTW, 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 V961 PTW registered?

V961 PTW is a 2004 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 7 December 2004.

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