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N541 NBV

2004 Mazda Bongo

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,736 mi
Last recorded85,736 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda Bongo134,910 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN541 NBV
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 85,736 miles

both inner sills corroded outside of prescribed area

Fail 8 Jul 2025 85,731 miles

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

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

Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

both inner sills corroded outside of prescribed area

Pass 12 Jul 2024 85,090 miles

o/s/c and n/s/c inner sills corroded not in prescribed area

Fail 10 Jul 2024 85,085 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and so weakened within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front diff bolt missing

o/s/c and n/s/c inner sills corroded not in prescribed area

Pass 10 Jul 2023 83,796 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2023 83,793 miles

Nearside Rear Towbar component excessively corroded (6.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength next to shocker (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Towbar component excessively corroded (6.1.6 (a))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jul 2022 81,556 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Jun 2022 81,525 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 79,119 miles

very slight surface corrosion on underside

Pass 13 May 2017 78,637 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2016 77,402 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2015 76,689 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2014 74,028 miles

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

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

off side front tyre scrubbing on inner edge

slight corrosion on underside

Pass 8 Jun 2012 73,159 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 73,103 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside 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 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 Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 23 May 2011 70,595 miles

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 67,041 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 66,978 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

n/s/r tyre on limit

o/s/f brake pipe corroded

o/s/r axle brake pipe corroded

Pass 23 May 2009 626,545 miles

offside outer and inner sill corroded, nearside inner sill corroded. non of the above in a perscribed area

Pass 28 May 2008 57,460 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 50,778 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 50,778 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 8 May 2006 44,291 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 44,291 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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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N541 NBV is a 2004 Mazda Bongo in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 N541 NBV, 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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N541 NBV is a 2004 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 June 2004.

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