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N397 MAF

2004 Mazda Bongo

Black Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

223,235 mi
Last recorded223,235 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda Bongo134,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN397 MAF
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 223,235 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 222,492 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside rear brake disc backing plate very rusty

Some suspension components corroded and under sealed

Vehicle heavily under sealed front to rear

Welding repaired and under sealed in various places front and rear

Fail 9 Sep 2024 222,479 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced lower crossmember/radiator support x 4 holes (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock mount holed x 4 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock mount x 2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock mount x3 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both sides,inner and outer sills various holes (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached both sides (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 20 May 2024 221,930 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective X2 (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Slate power steering leak coming from steering rack but not excessive

Slater diesel leak but not excessive

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 24 May 2023 218,146 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 May 2023 218,146 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 213,952 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 235/45r18 98v (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 18 May 2022 213,736 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 205,101 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2021 205,091 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill to jacking point (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting at jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 30 May 2020 204,242 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2018 200,405 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 192,326 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 186,438 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 178,041 miles

Offside rear inner wheel arch deteriorated by corrosion.

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Steering column universal joint is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 171,663 miles

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

o/s rear sill rusty

Fail 15 Oct 2014 171,663 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

o/s rear sill rusty

Pass 1 Oct 2013 162,293 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 162,131 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 155,772 miles

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

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

o/s/r tiebar mounting slightly bent

Fail 4 Sep 2012 155,772 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

o/s/r tiebar mounting slightly bent

Pass 23 Sep 2011 145,360 miles

front disc inner rusty

n/s/f tyre outer edge

Fail 22 Sep 2011 145,360 miles

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

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

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front disc inner rusty

n/s/f tyre outer edge

Pass 21 Sep 2010 133,751 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 133,501 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 123,413 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 116,453 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 112,783 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 108,631 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2005 104,735 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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N397 MAF is a 2004 Mazda Bongo in Black with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 N397 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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N397 MAF is a 2004 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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