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N178 UCG

2004 Mazda Bongo

Black Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

212,632 mi
Last recorded212,632 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda Bongo134,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN178 UCG
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2025 212,632 miles

Nearside Front inner sill corroded

Nearside Front inner wheel arch corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear inner wheel arch corroded

Offside Front inner wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear inner wheel arch corroded

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

Pass 28 Feb 2024 212,495 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2024 212,493 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced sill (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2023 211,739 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

undercarriage corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2022 211,141 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2022 211,140 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outer and inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Both outer and inner sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear axle pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 210,247 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2021 210,248 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2021 210,248 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2021 210,241 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 209,610 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2020 209,610 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 3 May 2019 208,800 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 208,800 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn broken (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both sides inner sills holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 206,342 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 202,347 miles

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

coolant leak from engine

underside undersealed

Fail 17 Jan 2017 202,326 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s sill area (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s sill area (5.2.6)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front x member (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s rear sill area (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s rear sill area (2.4.A.3)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 191,276 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Feb 2014 179,960 miles

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

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)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Feb 2013 169,746 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 Feb 2012 143,006 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 131,192 miles

slight oil leak on gearbox

Fail 1 Mar 2011 131,192 miles

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

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

slight oil leak on gearbox

Pass 10 Mar 2010 119,763 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 104,885 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2009 104,885 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 29 Mar 2008 95,083 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 85,785 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2007 85,785 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2006 76,633 miles

Gear stick mounting loose.

NSF tyre at wear limit.

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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N178 UCG is a 2004 Mazda Bongo in Black with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 N178 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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N178 UCG is a 2004 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 April 2004.

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