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N511 PYJ

2004 Mazda Bongo

Black Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,491 mi
Last recorded120,491 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda Bongo134,910 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN511 PYJ
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 120,491 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2026 120,467 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Almost metal to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Feb 2025 117,521 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2024 108,501 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 105,906 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 12 May 2022 98,678 miles
Fail 5 May 2022 98,626 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced radiator panel (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 May 2021 91,229 miles

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2020 85,435 miles
Fail 1 May 2020 85,435 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 82,717 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 75,738 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 68,079 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 61,409 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 55,142 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 48,174 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 41,750 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 41,748 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 37,288 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 36,203 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 36,203 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 35,538 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 26 Aug 2008 34,502 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 31,577 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 31,577 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2006 28,368 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 28,368 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

both front brakes are binding on slightly

off side front tyre worn low at inside tread shoulder.

off side parking brake drum is distorted

the rear exhaust silencer is holed and heavily corroded at its foreword pipe connection.

Pass 30 Aug 2005 25,270 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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N511 PYJ is a 2004 Mazda Bongo in Black with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N511 PYJ, 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 N511 PYJ registered?

N511 PYJ is a 2004 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 4 October 2004.

Is N511 PYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for N511 PYJ shows 28 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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