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GR54 EKU

2004 Mazda Bongo

Black Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

234,412 mi
Last recorded234,412 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda Bongo134,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR54 EKU
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 234,412 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONTS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front HEADLAMP AIM POOR

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

REAR WHEEL ARCHES CORRODED

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

Pass 12 Jun 2025 222,343 miles

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

UNDER VEHICLE HAS GENERAL CORROSION

Pass 2 Jan 2024 220,040 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2024 220,040 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 209,502 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 194,457 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 179,565 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Jan 2021 179,565 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 166,217 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 154,427 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 143,101 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 133,409 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 121,998 miles

child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of a belt

item removed from windscreen/drivers view prior to test

Pass 12 Nov 2014 110,124 miles

Both front tyres worn on the outer edges and cracking in the tread area

Front brake pads appear to be wearing low

Fail 11 Nov 2014 110,122 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Both front tyres worn on the outer edges and cracking in the tread area

Front brake pads appear to be wearing low

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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GR54 EKU is a 2004 Mazda Bongo in Black with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GR54 EKU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GR54 EKU registered?

GR54 EKU is a 2004 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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