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HL04 ZUD

2004 Mazda Bongo

Grey Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

153,357 mi
Last recorded153,357 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda Bongo134,910 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHL04 ZUD
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 153,357 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn and perished (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust rusty esp at joints

inner sills rusty

play in front prop joint

Pass 25 Oct 2024 152,102 miles

Central exhuast rusty and rattle from heat shields

Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

inner sills rusty

Pass 24 Oct 2023 154,546 miles

exhuast rusty at joints, heat shield around cat rattling

front tyres perished in tread

inner sills rusty

rear tyres perished and worn

rear wiper blade in poor condition

slight play in front prop mount

Fail 24 Oct 2023 154,546 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

exhuast rusty at joints, heat shield around cat rattling

front tyres perished in tread

inner sills rusty

rear tyres perished and worn

rear wiper blade in poor condition

slight play in front prop mount

Pass 24 Oct 2022 149,543 miles

front brake pads worn

slight engine oil leak

slight play in prop front joint

Pass 27 Oct 2021 147,614 miles

both rear tyres perished

exhaust system rusty

front brake pads worn

headlight aims poor

slight engine oil leaks

slight play in prop front joint

Pass 29 Oct 2020 145,527 miles

slight play in prop front joint

exhaust system rusty

front brake pads worn

slight engine oil leaks

both rear tyres perished

Pass 29 Oct 2019 143,283 miles

both rear tyres perished

exhaust system rusty and slight blow at joints

front brake pads worn

slight engine oil leaks

slight play in prop front joint

Pass 22 Oct 2018 138,145 miles

exhaust system rusty and slight blow at joints

front brake pads worn

slight engine oil leaks

slight play in prop front joint

Pass 30 Oct 2017 130,713 miles

both front tyres perished in treads

both rear brake discs scored

exhaust rusty

front brake discs rusty

slight play in front propshaft universal joint

Pass 1 Nov 2016 119,962 miles

both front tyres perished in treads

both rear brake discs scored

exhaust rusty

slight play in front propshaft universal joint

Fail 31 Oct 2016 119,962 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

both front tyres perished in treads

both rear brake discs scored

exhaust rusty

slight play in front propshaft universal joint

Pass 24 Sep 2014 103,139 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (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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HL04 ZUD is a 2004 Mazda Bongo in Grey with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 HL04 ZUD, 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 HL04 ZUD registered?

HL04 ZUD is a 2004 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 April 2004.

Is HL04 ZUD safe to buy?

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