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LJ04 RTR

2004 Mazda Bongo

Grey Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

126,776 mi
Last recorded126,776 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda Bongo134,910 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ04 RTR
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 126,776 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsf tyre - worn inner edge - close to exposing plies - seek replacement tyre ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge osf tyre - wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Apr 2026 126,776 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsf tyre - worn inner edge - close to exposing plies - seek replacement tyre ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge osf tyre - wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2025 121,240 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2025 121,240 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2024 120,578 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 117,485 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2022 115,431 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2022 115,431 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2021 112,309 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2020 110,358 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 107,394 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 104,471 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 99,145 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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LJ04 RTR is a 2004 Mazda Bongo in Grey with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LJ04 RTR, 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 LJ04 RTR registered?

LJ04 RTR is a 2004 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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The MOT history for LJ04 RTR shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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