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HY04 KCZ

2004 Mazda Bongo

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

144,754 mi
Last recorded144,754 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda Bongo134,910 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY04 KCZ
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 144,754 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 142,521 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2024 142,520 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2023 138,821 miles

Nearside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 Nov 2023 138,820 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Nov 2023 138,731 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 13 Dec 2022 131,093 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 116,708 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 103,740 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 92,916 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 30 Oct 2019 92,916 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2018 84,405 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2018 84,401 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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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HY04 KCZ is a 2004 Mazda Bongo in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 HY04 KCZ, 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 HY04 KCZ registered?

HY04 KCZ is a 2004 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 March 2004.

Is HY04 KCZ safe to buy?

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