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N523 LMJ

2004 Mazda Bongo

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2019
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

200,468 mi
Last recorded200,468 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 Mazda Bongo134,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN523 LMJ
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2018 200,468 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 195,330 miles

front crossmember under radiator corr0ded

Fail 18 Oct 2017 195,277 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

front crossmember under radiator corr0ded

Pass 26 Oct 2016 190,134 miles

Body has slight corrosion Both inner and outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on the inner tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 17 Oct 2016 190,134 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension leaking Going on the rear discs (2.4.D.2) DANGEROUS

Rear rear brake binding Both (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Body has slight corrosion Both inner and outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on the inner tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 177,537 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 30 Sep 2015 177,537 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 165,001 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Oil leak

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 1 Oct 2014 165,001 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Oil leak

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 160,211 miles

N/S/R hub seal leaking

Oil leak

Fail 18 Sep 2013 160,168 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

nsr hub seal leaking

Pass 12 Oct 2012 150,752 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2012 150,749 miles

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

both rear hub seals leaking

Pass 8 Sep 2011 136,207 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 125,581 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2010 125,581 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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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N523 LMJ is a 2004 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 N523 LMJ, 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 N523 LMJ registered?

N523 LMJ is a 2004 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 7 December 2004.

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