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N243 PAE

2004 Mazda Bongo

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2016
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

224,870 mi
Last recorded224,870 miles
Recorded on23 May 2015
Typical for 2004 Mazda Bongo134,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN243 PAE
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 May 2015 224,870 miles

both front hedlamp beam patterns starting to smear.

both front tyres wearing on both inner/outter tread and closse to the legal limit.

corrosion located on all inner wheel arches.

corrosion located on both front outter wings.

corrosion located on both lower inner and outter sills,underbody,chassis and suspension.

n/s/f tyre displaying outter sidewall damage.

service footbrake has a long pedal travel.

vehicle battery loose but not insecure.

vehicle handbrake travel high.

Fail 21 May 2015 224,870 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front hedlamp beam patterns starting to smear.

both front tyres wearing on both inner/outter tread and closse to the legal limit.

corrosion located on all inner wheel arches.

corrosion located on both front outter wings.

corrosion located on both lower inner and outter sills,underbody,chassis and suspension.

n/s/f tyre displaying outter sidewall damage.

service footbrake has a long pedal travel.

vehicle battery loose but not insecure.

vehicle handbrake travel high.

Pass 30 Aug 2013 218,895 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 30 Aug 2013 218,895 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 208,492 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 10 Sep 2012 208,492 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 195,498 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 185,928 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)

Fail 1 Sep 2010 185,928 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 176,497 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 10 Sep 2009 176,487 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 151,537 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 151,537 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 May 2007 134,566 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 134,566 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 May 2006 118,505 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 118,505 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

unable to check nearside centre seat belt(child seat fitted)

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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N243 PAE is a 2004 Mazda Bongo in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 N243 PAE, 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 N243 PAE registered?

N243 PAE is a 2004 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 January 2004.

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