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N374 MAF

2004 Mazda Bongo

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

196,390 mi
Last recorded196,390 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda Bongo134,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN374 MAF
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Fail 19 Jun 2026 196,390 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner and outer sill, holed and corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides, (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front and rear suspension components in a generally corroded condition but not considered seriously weakened.

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

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill, front to rear, inner and outer. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill, front to rear, inner and outer. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Underside of vehicle in a generally corroded condition.

Pass 18 Jun 2025 196,062 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes slightly corroded and covered in grease/paint (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill corroded, not within 30cm of a structure (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 19 Jun 2024 194,912 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside chassis and body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2024 194,902 miles

Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside chassis and body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2023 194,209 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive hub oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 192,321 miles

various items corroded under vehicle

Fail 22 Feb 2022 192,318 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected above exhaust back box (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

various items corroded under vehicle

Pass 18 Dec 2020 190,721 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2020 190,721 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering locking device missing ball joint split pin (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 188,195 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 188,195 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (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 fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 186,261 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 186,261 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill/wheel arch (5.3.6 (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 Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 May 2017 18,533 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 183,939 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 177,278 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2015 177,278 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 May 2014 173,727 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all brake discs are slightly corroded

both front brakes are binding

both rear tyres are cracking / splitting within treads 215/65/15

n/s battery positive lead is slightly insecure

o/s washer has only one jet working

o/s/f brake back plate is corroded and holed

Pass 20 Dec 2011 173,366 miles

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

drop link worn

undersealed

Fail 20 Dec 2011 173,366 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

drop link worn

undersealed

Pass 14 Jul 2009 164,726 miles

all 4 tyres in poor condition

under side rusty

Pass 24 Jul 2008 154,270 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 154,270 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 141,837 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 141,837 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Jul 2006 129,809 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2005 116,880 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2005 116,539 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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N374 MAF is a 2004 Mazda Bongo in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 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 N374 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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N374 MAF is a 2004 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 August 2004.

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