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N578 JEV

2004 Mazda Bongo

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2024
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

194,299 mi
Last recorded194,299 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2023
Typical for 2004 Mazda Bongo134,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN578 JEV
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2023 194,299 miles

Nearside sill slightly corroded

Offside sill slightly corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2022 188,319 miles

Nearside sill slightly corroded

Offside sill slightly corroded

Fail 11 Aug 2022 188,319 miles

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

Nearside sill slightly corroded

Offside sill slightly corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2021 181,195 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2021 181,192 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 172,220 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 170,945 miles

NSR axle weeping

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Previous welding repairs

various body corrosion

Fail 1 Jul 2019 170,920 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired 3/4 length of sill (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired 3/4 length of sill (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2018 165,007 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2018 165,007 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 163,298 miles

both rear tyres perished

front brake pads low

front brake pipes corroded

hole in rear /centre exhaust

n/s/f inner wheel arch corroded

o/s/r chassis corroded

oil leak

Pass 9 Aug 2016 162,379 miles

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

n/s/f brake pipe corroded

o/s/f brake pipe corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2015 159,899 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both rear tyres worn and small cut

n/s wiper

Fail 2 Jul 2015 159,899 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both rear tyres worn and small cut

n/s wiper

Pass 10 May 2014 155,309 miles

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

Rear tyres perished

Fail 17 Apr 2014 155,163 miles

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

rear tyres perished

Pass 30 Apr 2013 147,022 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 141,180 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 10 Apr 2012 141,180 miles

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

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 133,461 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2011 133,460 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 129,872 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

near side rear arch corrosion

rear discs cleaned poss diff leak that may appear later on

Fail 14 Apr 2010 129,872 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

near side rear arch corrosion

Pass 9 Apr 2009 118,870 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 99,345 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 99,345 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Apr 2007 88,606 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 81,739 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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N578 JEV is a 2004 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 N578 JEV, 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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N578 JEV is a 2004 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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