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N296 PAE

2004 Mazda Bongo

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

233,549 mi
Last recorded233,549 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda Bongo134,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN296 PAE
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 233,549 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both fronts & N/S/R (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2025 233,549 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner arch - Yellow chalked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner arch, 3x areas of corrosion - Yellow chalked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both fronts & N/S/R (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 230,346 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 226,674 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2023 226,650 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 223,498 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Aug 2022 223,498 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 220,284 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Aug 2021 220,284 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 218,256 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2020 218,218 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 215,533 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 13 Aug 2019 215,533 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2018 213,344 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2018 213,344 miles

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 211,480 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2017 211,480 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 209,936 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 209,936 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2015 208,919 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 205,179 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 201,653 miles

general underbody corrosion

headlight patterns slightly poor

long handbrake lever travel

Fail 22 May 2013 201,653 miles

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)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

general underbody corrosion

headlight patterns slightly poor

long handbrake lever travel

Pass 2 Apr 2012 195,217 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 195,128 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 188,279 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES ON WEAR BARS

LONG HANDBRAKE LEVER TRAVEL

O/S/F TYRE LOW ON OUTER EDGE

POSSIBLE BRAKE PADS ALROUND NEXT SERVICE

Pass 30 Mar 2010 176,832 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 176,830 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Nearside Rear Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

general underbody corrosion

n/s/f wiper blade split

rear exhaust box corroded

unable to see front brake pads on o/s

unable to see rear brake pads

Pass 30 Mar 2009 161,029 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 145,918 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 133,360 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 133,360 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2006 120,818 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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N296 PAE is a 2004 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

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 N296 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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N296 PAE is a 2004 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 April 2004.

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