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GW04 RNZ

2018 Mazda Bongo

Grey Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

69,452 mi
Last recorded69,452 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2018 Mazda Bongo105,914 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGW04 RNZ
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 69,452 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2025 69,451 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished, cut to sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2024 66,099 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 2 Dec 2024 66,099 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2023 63,357 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2022 60,668 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 58,422 miles

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 23 Dec 2020 54,309 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Dec 2020 54,279 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 49,524 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 45,460 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine (slight) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2019 45,460 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine (slight) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 41,006 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 41,000 miles

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

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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GW04 RNZ is a 2018 Mazda Bongo in Grey with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2018 Mazda Bongo models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 105,914 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 GW04 RNZ, 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 8 years old, this Mazda Bongo is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was GW04 RNZ registered?

GW04 RNZ is a 2018 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 16 March 2018.

Is GW04 RNZ safe to buy?

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