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N153 UCG

2004 Mazda Bongo

Red Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

123,466 mi
Last recorded123,466 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2014
Typical for 2004 Mazda Bongo134,910 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN153 UCG
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2014 123,466 miles

both rear anti roll bar saddle bushes worn .......

play felt at n/s/f anti roll bar link .......

Fail 9 Apr 2014 123,466 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear anti roll bar saddle bushes worn .......

play felt at n/s/f anti roll bar link .......

Pass 4 May 2013 116,232 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 108,932 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Apr 2012 108,901 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

srs light on

Fail 19 Jul 2010 107,986 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 107,986 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 104,485 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 104,485 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2008 101,791 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 98,535 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 97,108 miles

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

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

ignition charge light and sediment dash lights on

Pass 23 Feb 2006 92,468 miles

both lower ball joint dust covers split no movement found at time of test

exhaust corroded

front brake pads wearing low very close to legal limit

rubber suspension bushes age cracking

stone chips in windscreen

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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N153 UCG is a 2004 Mazda Bongo in Red with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 N153 UCG, 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 N153 UCG registered?

N153 UCG is a 2004 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 March 2004.

Is N153 UCG safe to buy?

The MOT history for N153 UCG shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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