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N343 MAF

2004 Mazda Bongo

Black Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2021
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

238,223 mi
Last recorded238,223 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Mazda Bongo134,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN343 MAF
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2020 238,223 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2019 231,061 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2018 222,441 miles

Nearside Front Outer CV boot loose but still covers joint and prevents the ingress of dirt.

oil leak from front diff

Pass 9 Oct 2017 211,819 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2016 201,601 miles

Nearside Front tyre edges close to legal limit 1.6mm

Offside Outer sill in poor condition rusty and weak advise.

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 191,893 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 51,159 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 182,105 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 172,666 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2013 172,665 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2012 159,570 miles

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

all suspension components rusty

Fail 24 Jul 2012 159,353 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

all suspension components rusty

Pass 25 Jul 2011 145,980 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 145,980 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 130,695 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 17 Jul 2010 130,682 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 30 Jun 2009 113,128 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

offside inner sill corroded

Fail 29 Jun 2009 113,120 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

offside inner sill corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2008 97,942 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 16 Jul 2008 97,938 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 18 Jul 2007 81,133 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

surface corrosion to front and rear suspension.

Pass 18 Jul 2007 81,133 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

surface corrosion to front and rear suspension.

Pass 14 Jun 2006 74,376 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 74,376 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Centre Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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N343 MAF is a 2004 Mazda Bongo in Black with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N343 MAF, 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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N343 MAF is a 2004 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 April 2004.

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