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N451 MPV

2004 Mazda Bongo

Green Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

161,971 mi
Last recorded161,971 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2021
Typical for 2004 Mazda Bongo134,910 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN451 MPV
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2021 161,971 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear and nearside front (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 155,098 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 11 Jan 2021 155,098 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 141,168 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2019 141,130 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp likely to become detached (4.5.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jul 2018 131,551 miles

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

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Fail 2 Jul 2018 131,550 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2017 121,484 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 105,903 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both sides link ends (2.4.G.2)

Front Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Outer sills have been undersealed

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

under trays fitted to vehicle obscuring some components

Fail 21 Jul 2016 105,749 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour yellow tint (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer rear sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bushes both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer box and tail pipe end (7.1.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both sides link ends (2.4.G.2)

Front Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

under trays fitted to vehicle obscuring some components

Pass 12 Aug 2015 94,588 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

all four brake flexi ferrals slightly corroded

general underside corrosion

nsf tyre has small cut but no ply or cords exposed

oil leak

Fail 23 Jul 2015 94,574 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

all brake flexi ferrals slightly corroded

general underside corrosion

nsf tyre has small cut but no ply or cords exposed

Pass 9 Nov 2010 94,399 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 94,399 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 93,808 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 91,405 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2007 88,507 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 79,815 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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N451 MPV is a 2004 Mazda Bongo in Green with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 N451 MPV, 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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What year was N451 MPV registered?

N451 MPV is a 2004 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 10 November 2004.

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