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G8 BGO

2004 Mazda Bongo

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

231,289 mi
Last recorded231,289 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda Bongo134,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG8 BGO
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 231,289 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2025 228,688 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2025 228,670 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 226,226 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 223,951 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o\s and n\s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded o\s and n\s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 222,730 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded o\s and n\s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

o\s rear light lense damaged

Pass 23 May 2019 219,887 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside inner sill corroded centre

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear light lens damaged

n/s o/s outer sill corroded

Pass 18 May 2018 217,521 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear coil spring corroded o\s and n\s (2.4.C.1b)

floor and suspension components all corroding

inner to outer sills corroded

o\s front inner wing under arch corroded

o\s rear light lense damaged

Fail 16 May 2018 217,521 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear coil spring corroded o\s and n\s (2.4.C.1b)

floor and suspension components all corroding

inner to outer sills corroded

o\s front inner wing under arch corroded

o\s rear light lense damaged

Pass 5 May 2015 215,188 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

n/s o/s inner outer sills rusty

o/s rear light lens damaged

rear wheel arches rusty

Fail 6 Feb 2014 215,055 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brakes out of balance 20 percent

rear arches corroding

very slight bind on front brakes

wet conditions

Pass 6 Feb 2014 215,055 miles

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

front brakes out of balance 20 percent

rear arches corroding

very slight bind on front brakes

wet conditions

Fail 19 Feb 2013 213,296 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

battery tray corroded

brake pedal pad worn

o\s front anti roll bar link arm joint worn

rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2013 213,296 miles

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

battery tray corroded

brake pedal pad worn

o\s front anti roll bar link arm joint worn

rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2012 211,440 miles

battery tray weak

rear arches weak

Fail 25 Jan 2012 211,438 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted (5.2.6)

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

battery tray weak

rear arches weak

Pass 7 Feb 2011 210,846 miles

n/s + o/s sill rusty in places

Pass 10 Feb 2010 207,831 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

batt tray weak

o/s inner wing weak

Pass 2 Feb 2009 205,768 miles

battery tray weak

o\s inner wing weak

rear shock absorbers worn

wet and snowy conditions

Fail 13 Jan 2009 205,742 miles

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

battery tray weak

o\s front inner wing weak

rear inner arches weak [front]

Pass 19 Feb 2008 189,410 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 161,462 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 161,462 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2006 124,332 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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G8 BGO is a 2004 Mazda Bongo in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 G8 BGO, 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 G8 BGO registered?

G8 BGO is a 2004 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 9 March 2004.

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