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N303 JCR

2004 Mazda Bongo

Green Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

240,975 mi
Last recorded240,975 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2021
Typical for 2004 Mazda Bongo134,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN303 JCR
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 14 Oct 2021 240,975 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer panels (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer panels (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2020 225,532 miles

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

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

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

Rear Nail in tyre both rear tyres ()

Fail 7 Jul 2020 225,519 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn both front drop links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both front (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam both front (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nail in tyre both rear ()

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 10 Mar 2020 222,453 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour lens damaged and showing white light (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced lower wing area and crossmember (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced lower wing area, wheel arch and inner wheel arch liner (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp likely to become detached (4.5.1 (c) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake backplate damp with axle oil

Nearside Rear parking brake performance lower than expected and slow to react

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

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

Pass 4 Jan 2019 206,882 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2018 206,454 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Aug 2017 198,685 miles

rear anti roll bar missing at time of test

Fail 18 Aug 2017 198,685 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2016 188,512 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2016 188,509 miles

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

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 165,284 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 165,279 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 159,723 miles

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

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

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

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

rear seats in stowed position

Pass 8 Oct 2012 152,672 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 143,281 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/f inner sill corroded but not within prescribed area clutch slave leaking

Pass 15 Oct 2010 13,327 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 123,892 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 115,708 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 115,708 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 5 Oct 2007 106,091 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 941,543 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 94,153 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Oct 2005 84,029 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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N303 JCR is a 2004 Mazda Bongo in Green with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 N303 JCR, 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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N303 JCR is a 2004 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 3 November 2004.

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