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N140 UCG

2004 Mazda Bongo Friendee

Green Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

218,776 mi
Last recorded218,776 miles
Recorded on18 May 2021
Typical for 2004 Mazda Bongo Friendee129,081 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN140 UCG
MakeMazda
ModelBongo Friendee
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 May 2021 218,776 miles

advise nearside front battery fasten but lower cradle loose

advise nearside rear hand brake lagging on rolling brake tester recommend rear brake service adjustment

advise offside rear chassis rail started corrosion process

advise rear inner wing to bumper corroded and started to break away

Fail 4 May 2021 218,769 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Fuel system component leaking underside (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn anti roll bar (D) bush excessive movement and roll bar sliding side to side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt excessively torn damaged (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn anti roll bar (D) bush excessive movement worn to excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn link bar lower joint and also top dust cover broken away (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn anti roll bar (D) bush excessive movement and roll bar sliding side to side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt excessively torn damaged (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn anti roll bar (D) bush excessive movement worn to excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Lower Steering column universal joint likely to become detached steering lower universal joint loose at pinch bolt (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

advise nearside front battery fasten but lower cradle loose

advise nearside rear hand brake lagging on rolling brake tester recommend rear brake service adjustment

advise offside rear chassis rail started corrosion process

advise rear inner wing to bumper corroded and started to break away

Pass 27 May 2020 211,743 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 May 2020 210,853 miles

Fuel system component leaking looks like the fuel pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside 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))

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

Pass 17 May 2019 201,987 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

not able to see front inner pads n/s and o/s

Pass 2 Feb 2018 199,843 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2018 199,824 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

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)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 196,075 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2017 196,075 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 186,048 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 183,184 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 180,029 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 17,892 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 17,892 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 167,102 miles

Oil leak

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

offside front steering rack boot moist

power steering rack moist

Fail 30 Sep 2011 167,102 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

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

offside front steering rack boot moist

power steering rack moist

Pass 30 Sep 2010 147,698 miles

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

offside front steering rach boot moist

offside rear outer sill corroded

Fail 28 Sep 2010 147,695 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

offside front steering rach boot moist

offside rear outer sill corroded

Pass 6 May 2008 142,095 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 125,083 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 125,053 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Both rear tyres cracking.

Parking brake efficiency low.

How Reliable is the Mazda Bongo Friendee?

Based on 13,340 MOT tests across 1,062 vehicles.

70.6%
Pass Rate
4,903
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
1,062
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 259
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 250
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 227
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 198
Stop lamp not working 162
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N140 UCG is a 2004 Mazda Bongo Friendee in Green with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 2004 Mazda Bongo Friendee models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 129,081 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 Friendee fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 259 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N140 UCG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda Bongo Friendee typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 22 years old, this Mazda Bongo Friendee is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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N140 UCG is a 2004 Mazda Bongo Friendee, first registered on 4 March 2004.

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