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N420 PAE

2004 Mazda Bongo

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

167,544 mi
Last recorded167,544 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2013
Typical for 2004 Mazda Bongo134,910 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN420 PAE
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2013 167,544 miles

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

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

front bumper damaged

Fail 8 Jan 2013 167,544 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

front bumper damaged

Pass 10 Jan 2012 164,436 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2012 164,436 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 158,633 miles

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

corrosion in rear crossmember

Fail 14 Jan 2011 158,633 miles

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

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

corrosion in rear crossmember

Pass 22 Jan 2010 154,794 miles

damage to o/s front bumper

Fail 8 Jan 2010 154,795 miles

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

damage to o/s front bumper

Pass 8 Jan 2009 148,998 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2008 148,998 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jan 2008 145,429 miles

N/S FRONT TYRE SMOOTH OUTSIDE EDGE

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 4 Jan 2007 140,345 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2006 133,080 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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N420 PAE is a 2004 Mazda Bongo in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 N420 PAE, 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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N420 PAE is a 2004 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 July 2004.

Is N420 PAE safe to buy?

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