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N423 FHL

2004 Mazda Bongo

White Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

252,480 mi
Last recorded252,480 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2021
Typical for 2004 Mazda Bongo134,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN423 FHL
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 21 Apr 2021 252,480 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 67% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Centre outer sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill inner arch holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Centre inner sill holed two places close to each other (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Bottom bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner arch holed also close to seatbelt mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Chassis leg corroded cracked weakened (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating Very bad fluctuating due to excessive rust on discs (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Very rusty and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rusty and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2019 250,932 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 246,636 miles

Nearside Front Inner Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis Exes under seal (6.1.B.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Lower Inner sills to floor execs under seal

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Close to limit

Fail 8 Sep 2017 246,608 miles

Central Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering cross panel (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings arch (6.1.B.2)

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

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 236,506 miles

Centre Front Lower Body has slight corrosion cross member has signs of rust (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.A.1)

Offside Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Inner sill (6.1.A.1)

Offside Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.A.1)

Fail 4 Jan 2016 23,586 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear tyre low on tread on inner edge

Pass 20 Jan 2015 224,423 miles

front brake pads low

Pass 2 Jan 2014 214,744 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 205,650 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2013 205,650 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2011 197,827 miles

both rear wheel arches corroded

front anti-roll bar drop links all grease boots split

tested in damp conditions

Pass 17 Jan 2011 187,628 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 179,530 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)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 168,959 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2009 168,959 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2008 159,026 miles

ABS not fitted to this vehicle

Fail 16 Jan 2008 159,021 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

ABS not fitted to this vehicle

Centre silencer repaired with sealant previously.

Pass 11 Jan 2007 149,202 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 134,304 miles

offside front tyre scrubbing inside edge

offside rear tyre getting low

offside wiper blade split but still effective

poor image offside headlamp

rear anti roll bar link rubbers getting perished

rear exhaust box showing some signs of corrosion

rear number plate laminates getting separated

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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N423 FHL is a 2004 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 N423 FHL, 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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N423 FHL is a 2004 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 February 2004.

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