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N328 MVF

2004 Mazda Bongo

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

142,584 mi
Last recorded142,584 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda Bongo134,910 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN328 MVF
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 142,584 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion to inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 139,525 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2025 139,523 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 136,426 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2024 136,418 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

Pass 26 Jan 2023 133,927 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 132,295 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2022 132,286 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Fail 8 Feb 2021 132,239 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 129,481 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2020 129,481 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 123,853 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Feb 2019 123,853 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body component insecure wheel arch trim (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 119,291 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2018 119,291 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2017 115,193 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 111,565 miles

Both rear & o/s/f tyres cracked on tread

Pass 27 Jul 2015 108,980 miles

All 4 tyres cracked on tread

Pass 31 Jul 2014 103,556 miles

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 102,404 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 101,670 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 101,518 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 99,691 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 98,593 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 96,188 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2006 93,169 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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N328 MVF is a 2004 Mazda Bongo in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 N328 MVF, 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 N328 MVF registered?

N328 MVF is a 2004 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 4 March 2004.

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