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BW54 ZFA

2004 Mazda Bongo

Grey Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

107,902 mi
Last recorded107,902 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda Bongo134,910 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW54 ZFA
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 107,902 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHING ON THE OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 19 Feb 2026 107,895 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn MARKED WITH WAX (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHING ON THE OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Mar 2025 106,032 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2025 106,029 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2024 103,582 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2024 103,582 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 98,569 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2022 98,569 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 94,810 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 92,072 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 92,055 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2019 92,055 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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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BW54 ZFA is a 2004 Mazda Bongo in Grey with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 BW54 ZFA, 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 BW54 ZFA registered?

BW54 ZFA is a 2004 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 8 December 2004.

Is BW54 ZFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW54 ZFA shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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