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N140 SMX

2004 Mazda Bongo

Maroon Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

220,150 mi
Last recorded220,150 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 Mazda Bongo134,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN140 SMX
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2004
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2018 220,150 miles

Under side heavily coated with underseal

Pass 19 Aug 2016 207,131 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 207,085 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users all marked (6.1.B.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Pass 1 Aug 2015 201,921 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

exhaust deteriated

hand brake high

Pass 16 May 2014 192,555 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 10 May 2014 192,555 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1) DANGEROUS

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 179,523 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 165,368 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 155,555 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 155,555 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 141,167 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 121,103 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust corroding and repaired ;front discs corroding

Pass 11 Aug 2006 108,321 miles

front tyres perishing

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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N140 SMX is a 2004 Mazda Bongo in Maroon with a 2,490cc diesel 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 N140 SMX, 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 N140 SMX registered?

N140 SMX is a 2004 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 January 2004.

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