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J60 TGH

2004 Mazda Bongo

Multi-colour Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

194,155 mi
Last recorded194,155 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda Bongo134,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ60 TGH
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2004
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 194,155 miles

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch, not within prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2025 194,155 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch, not within prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 190,726 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2024 190,726 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 185,342 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch, not within prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch, not within prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 183,069 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage around steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 26 Sep 2022 183,069 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage around steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 10 Aug 2022 182,942 miles

Nearside Front Body insecure out rigger (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Body insecure sill (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Body insecure sill (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Body insecure chassis at shockabsorber (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Body insecure wing (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Body insecure sill (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Body insecure sill (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened D bush bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure D bush (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body insecure chassis at shockabsorber (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Body insecure wing (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage at coupling (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 170,785 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2020 164,448 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 161,793 miles

Offside rear chassis corroded

Fail 10 Dec 2018 161,784 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced End of sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside rear chassis corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2017 157,729 miles

offside front inner sill below vehicle corroded and holed

Pass 6 Dec 2016 154,567 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 154,567 miles

Central Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 21 May 2016 150,500 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear inner arch/rear valance badly corroded and holed but not in prescribed area

oil leak

welding repairs heavily undersealed

Fail 14 May 2016 150,495 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure out of shape tyre (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch infront of rear wheel (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch infront of rear wheel (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded centre inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear inner arch/rear valance badly corroded and holed but not in prescribed area

oil leak

Pass 15 May 2015 139,680 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

diffrent tyre sizes from front to rear axel.

Fail 9 May 2015 139,460 miles

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

diffrent tyre sizes from front to rear axel.

Pass 6 Aug 2014 135,221 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 129,878 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both sides inner sills corroded in places

radiator support panel corroded baddly

Fail 22 Jul 2013 129,871 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both sides inner sills corroded in places

radiator support panel corroded baddly

Pass 27 Jul 2012 126,987 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 107,361 miles

both rear chassis members starting to show sighns of corrosion

radiator support panel corroded

Fail 18 Jul 2011 107,361 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

both rear chassis members starting to show sighns of corrosion

radiator support panel corroded

Fail 5 Aug 2010 119,792 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 119,792 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 113,056 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 113,056 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 109,366 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 May 2007 104,983 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to rear cross member

Fail 4 May 2007 104,976 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

corossion to o/s & n/s inner sills but not within prescribed areas.

corrosion to rear crossmember.

Pass 12 May 2006 98,781 miles

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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J60 TGH is a 2004 Mazda Bongo in Multi-colour with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

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 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 J60 TGH, 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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J60 TGH is a 2004 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 June 2004.

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