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N203 TDW

2004 Mazda Bongo

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2023
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

225,052 mi
Last recorded225,052 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2022
Typical for 2004 Mazda Bongo134,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN203 TDW
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2022 225,052 miles

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 30 Dec 2020 222,449 miles

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 218,378 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2018 214,366 miles

Offside Rear wheel arch slight corrosion

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

Fail 20 Jul 2018 214,355 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 209,038 miles

Oil leak ()

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 10 Jul 2017 209,018 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Near side and offside inner and outter sills rotten (6.1.B.2)

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. Both sides (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion Rear wheel arch's inner and outter (6.1.C.1)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion Rear arch's inner and outter. (6.1.C.1)

passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Spare tyre defective ()

Excessive engine oil leak

Pass 22 Jul 2016 205,331 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 205,313 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 199,108 miles

corrosion:- rear wheelarches, floor to sills, outer sills

front anti-roll bar links, dustcovers

unable to fully see brake pads

Pass 16 May 2014 189,897 miles

both inner and outer sills corroding

centre exhaust

o/s/f inner sill

Fail 15 May 2014 189,897 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both inner and outer sills corroding

centre exhaust

o/s/f inner sill

Pass 17 May 2013 180,137 miles

n/f tyre

rust on sills +under sills +chassis +floors +under body rust

Fail 14 May 2013 180,037 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

rust on sills +under sills +chassis +floors +under body rust

Pass 15 May 2012 172,554 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)

steering rack damp

Fail 14 May 2012 172,554 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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)

steering rack damp

Pass 7 Apr 2011 167,713 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 May 2010 162,592 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 6 May 2010 162,592 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 162,008 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2009 162,004 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control (2.1.1)

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

both front anti roll bar drop link boots split

corrosion hole in offside front of side sill not within 30cms of perscribed area

corrosion hole on inside of nearside front of sill not within 30cms of perscribed arear

corrosion on nearside rear of side sill unable to hole with mot hammer at present

damage to offside of side sill not holed at present

general surface rust along inside of sills

slight misting around offside of steering rack boot

unable to see brakes past wheel trims

Pass 5 Nov 2008 158,104 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 158,086 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

n/s rear tyre on 2mm tread depth

oil leak under vehicle

Pass 8 Nov 2007 154,436 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 149,321 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 149,272 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

adise rear exhaust has slight blow

Pass 3 Nov 2005 144,175 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2005 144,170 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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N203 TDW is a 2004 Mazda Bongo in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 N203 TDW, 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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N203 TDW is a 2004 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 November 2004.

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