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GW04 ROU

2004 Mazda Bongo

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2024
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

212,502 mi
Last recorded212,502 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2023
Typical for 2004 Mazda Bongo134,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGW04 ROU
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2023 212,502 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 18 Jan 2023 212,409 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Nearside and Offside (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Nearside and Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 200,913 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2022 200,911 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2021 199,417 miles

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

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 174,095 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2020 174,093 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2019 156,444 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 136,630 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2018 136,629 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 117,933 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 101,798 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 101,792 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 84,896 miles

Body damage to n/s and o/s rear corner

Fail 9 Sep 2015 84,896 miles

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage door mirror casing (6.1.C.1)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage door window deflector (6.1.C.1)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working o/s & n/s (1.1.C.1d)

Body damage to n/s and o/s rear corner

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 ROU is a 2004 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 GW04 ROU, 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 GW04 ROU registered?

GW04 ROU is a 2004 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 9 May 2004.

Is GW04 ROU safe to buy?

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