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N428 MAF

2004 Mazda Bongo

Silver Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2023
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

207,603 mi
Last recorded207,603 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2022
Typical for 2004 Mazda Bongo134,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN428 MAF
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2022 207,603 miles

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

underside of vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 16 Jul 2021 196,482 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2021 196,482 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 188,605 miles

Nearside Rear light slightly damaged

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

undersealed

Pass 19 Mar 2019 185,457 miles

Nearside Rear lamp damaged slightly

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

outer sills corroded slightly

under body and brake pipes covered with black under seal

Pass 22 Feb 2018 180,093 miles

Front Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded all (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut top (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear lamp unit damaged

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Fail 19 Feb 2018 179,818 miles

Battery insecure tray excessively corroded (1.9.1)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Front Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded all (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut top (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear lamp unit damaged

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Feb 2017 169,187 miles

Nearside Front Inner door step corroded

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

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

Offside Front Inner door step corroded

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

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

underside very rusty

Fail 15 Feb 2017 169,182 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested no smoke from rear due to blow (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Inner door step corroded

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

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

Offside Front Inner door step corroded

Offside Front Inner door step corroded

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

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

underside very rusty

Pass 4 Mar 2016 164,157 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 159,506 miles

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

Oil leak

nearside front inner sill corroded

nearside front tyre sidewall slightly perished

Fail 3 Mar 2015 159,506 miles

Offside Front Upper 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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

nearside front inner sill corroded

nearside front tyre sidewall slightly perished

Pass 28 Feb 2014 152,509 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 25 Feb 2014 152,509 miles

Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Mar 2013 146,590 miles

battery insecure

rear discs rusty

sills surface rust

Fail 6 Mar 2013 146,590 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

An item not tested (Manual)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

battery insecure

nsf tyre worn on edge

rear discs rusty

sills surface rust

Pass 31 Aug 2011 133,493 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2011 133,493 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 120,526 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 120,526 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

rear brake discs scored

Pass 3 Sep 2009 111,366 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

both rear tyres slight perished

Fail 3 Sep 2009 111,366 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

both rear tyres slight perished

Pass 16 Oct 2008 100,681 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 95,275 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 95,275 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2006 87,093 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2005 77,674 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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N428 MAF is a 2004 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 N428 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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N428 MAF is a 2004 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 3 December 2004.

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