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N217 UCG

2004 Mazda Bongo

Black Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

134,782 mi
Last recorded134,782 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2024
Typical for 2004 Mazda Bongo134,910 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN217 UCG
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2024 134,782 miles

Surface corrosion underbody of vehicle

Pass 28 Jul 2023 132,056 miles

Slight corrosion underbody of vehicle

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2023 132,056 miles

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

Slight corrosion underbody of vehicle

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 130,596 miles

general rust under van

Pass 14 Dec 2020 127,846 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 123,936 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

genaral rust under van

Pass 28 Dec 2018 122,508 miles

corrosion to rear sills

Pass 4 Jan 2018 121,727 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 120,122 miles

Nearside Rear diff leak

Fail 24 Jan 2017 120,111 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear diff leak

Pass 2 Feb 2016 116,280 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 114,353 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

general corrosion present along inner sills - some areas are damaged

rear tyres sidewalls are perished/cracked slightly

Fail 16 Feb 2015 114,311 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

general corrosion present along inner sills - some areas are damaged

some tyre sidewalls are perished/cracked slightly

Pass 17 Feb 2014 112,136 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S OUTER SILL DEFORMED.

N/S/F TYRE SIDEWALL PERISHED/SPLIT.

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Feb 2014 112,136 miles

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

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

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

EXHAUST SYSTEM REAR SILENCER IS DETERIORATED.

EXHAUST SYSTEM TAILPIPE BADLY CORRODED.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S OUTER SILL DEFORMED.

N/S/F TYRE SIDEWALL PERISHED/SPLIT.

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jan 2013 108,736 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

N/S OUTER SILL CORRODED.

N/S OUTER SILL DEFORMED.

N/S/F TYRE PERISHED.

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

O/S BATTERY INSECURE.

O/S DOOR MIRROR LOOSE.

O/S OUTER SILL CORRODED.

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Jan 2013 108,736 miles

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

N/S OUTER SILL CORRODED.

N/S OUTER SILL DEFORMED.

N/S/F TYRE PERISHED.

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

O/S BATTERY INSECURE.

O/S DOOR MIRROR LOOSE.

O/S OUTER SILL CORRODED.

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Feb 2012 104,731 miles

boot warning light on

Fail 6 Feb 2012 104,728 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

boot warning light on

Pass 31 Jan 2011 100,692 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 95,769 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 163,172 miles

condensation in both headlamps.(Lenses marked).

corrosion in n/s/r wheel arch.

rear wiper arm parking low onto bodywork!

various stone chips in windscreen.

Fail 30 Apr 2009 163,172 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

condensation in both headlamps.(Lenses marked).

corrosion in n/s/r wheel arch.

rear wiper arm parking low onto bodywork!

various stone chips in windscreen.

Pass 30 Apr 2008 155,924 miles

handbrake travel high.

various light scratches in windscreen.

Fail 29 Apr 2008 155,924 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

handbrake travel high.

various light scratches in windscreen.

Pass 1 May 2007 145,238 miles

both rear wheel arches corroded but not jagged.

o/s outer cv boot perished.

rear fog red tape peeling off but not showing white light.

Pass 26 Apr 2006 136,897 miles

front tyres worn on outside edge to 4mm.Legal limit 1.6mm.

rear fog lamp tapped.

tell tale light on fog lamp switch difficult to see from drivers seat.

various 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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N217 UCG is a 2004 Mazda Bongo in Black with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 N217 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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N217 UCG is a 2004 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 18 May 2004.

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