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N442 FHL

2004 Mazda Bongo

Silver Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2024
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

136,965 mi
Last recorded136,965 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2023
Typical for 2004 Mazda Bongo134,910 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN442 FHL
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2023 136,965 miles

Body around inner sills corroded but not near any prescribed components

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear, Goes above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Nov 2023 136,954 miles

Main beam tell-tale not working Tell-tale does not go out when switch is operated, Light stays on. Not working as intended (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Body around inner sills corroded but not near any prescribed components

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear, Goes above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 133,125 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 131,138 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 129,305 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2020 129,267 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2019 127,268 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 124,069 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 119,820 miles

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

Offside Rear Sill excessively deteriorated

Pass 9 Apr 2016 113,309 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2016 113,309 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 106,519 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 106,519 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 99,759 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 92,202 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 82,432 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 75,414 miles

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

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

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

front wiperblades slight smearing

Fail 1 Apr 2011 75,354 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

front wiperblades slight smearing

Pass 8 Apr 2010 68,129 miles

movement/wear in n/s/r and o/s/r anti-roll bar drop link bushes

n/s/f tyre bald on outer edge of tyre tread/getting low on edge

slight movement play in n/s/f anti-roll bar drop link

Fail 8 Apr 2010 68,129 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

movement/wear in n/s/r and o/s/r anti-roll bar drop link bushes

n/s/f tyre bald on outer edge of tyre tread/getting low on edge

slight movement play in n/s/f anti-roll bar drop link

Pass 10 Apr 2009 61,234 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 54,180 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 54,181 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 52,003 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 52,003 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2006 47,806 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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N442 FHL is a 2004 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 N442 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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N442 FHL is a 2004 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 April 2004.

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