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N269 UCG

2004 Mazda Bongo

Green Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests34 (19 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate55.9%

Mileage

277,879 mi
Last recorded277,879 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda Bongo134,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN269 UCG
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

19 pass 15 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 277,879 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 13 Aug 2025 277,866 miles

Central Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn front prop, rear universal joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre, flexi and centre to rear flange inadequate repair (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill/sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill to step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear of subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Rear Prop shaft likely to become detached universal joint failure (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Extensive previous welding repairs carried out to various structural and non structural areas

Heavy surface corrosion to various front and rear suspension components

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower suspension joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 275,220 miles

This vehicle has had extensive welded repairs

Fail 19 Aug 2024 275,209 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

This vehicle has had extensive welded repairs

Pass 31 Aug 2023 273,506 miles

Exhaust corroded.

Offside Front Step/inner sill corroded and holed.

Spare wheel missing.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2023 273,505 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Exhaust corroded.

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Step/inner sill corroded and holed.

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

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

Spare wheel missing.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 266,596 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 258,371 miles

undersealed

Fail 11 Aug 2021 256,928 miles

Brake performance not tested brake test not performed due to condition of front brake pipes (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded as marked (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced nsr inner sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded as marked (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced osr inner sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts wiring insecure rubbing on steering column (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction phone holder and camera in screen (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Mudguard insecure ()

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Mudguard insecure ()

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

underside of vehicle covered in underseal

Pass 15 Aug 2020 244,891 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2020 244,479 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/65x15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 223,941 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2019 223,871 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting missing bush missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected both sides outer and undersills (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Aug 2018 207,325 miles

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

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

Underbody corroded but not within a prescribed area

Fail 1 Aug 2018 207,325 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65/15 T (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/F and both rear ran off on edges 195/65/15 T (5.2.3 (e))

Underbody corroded but not within a prescribed area

Pass 21 Aug 2017 201,334 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill/chassis. (2.4.A.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit All four worn on outer edges. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Aug 2017 201,323 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam Both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill/chassis (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 Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill/chassis. (2.4.A.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit All four worn on outer edges. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 197,854 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 197,853 miles

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

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

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

Chassis showing signs of corrosion

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 191,503 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2015 191,438 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 186,520 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 181,620 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear inner sill slight corrosion

Pass 19 Jul 2011 178,367 miles

corrosion o/s and n/s front inner sills

corrosion o/s rear inner sill

o/s cv/v boot inner clip loose

o/s front tyre worn inner edge

Fail 13 Jul 2011 178,367 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

corrosion o/s and n/s front inner sills

corrosion o/s rear inner sill

o/s cv/v boot inner clip loose

o/s front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 2 Jun 2010 173,303 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 28 May 2010 173,303 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 May 2009 165,361 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 163,108 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Fail 2 May 2008 153,600 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

both front tyres worn on edges

long travel to handbrake

Pass 2 May 2008 153,600 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

both front tyres worn on edges

long travel to handbrake

Fail 7 Mar 2007 137,967 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

airconditioning pipes leaking

both side inner sills corroded

dampness on nearside rear back plate

nearside front outer cv boot cracked

Pass 7 Mar 2007 137,967 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

airconditioning pipes leaking

both side inner sills corroded

dampness on nearside rear back plate

nearside front outer cv boot cracked

Pass 4 Mar 2006 134,274 miles

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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N269 UCG is a 2004 Mazda Bongo in Green with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.9%.

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 N269 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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N269 UCG is a 2004 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 July 2004.

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