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N585 BCH

2004 Mazda Bongo

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2026
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

122,740 mi
Last recorded122,740 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda Bongo134,910 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN585 BCH
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2025 122,740 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 118,645 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2023 118,642 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2022 113,469 miles

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

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2022 113,465 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2021 107,156 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2020 100,780 miles

Nearside Rear rear crossmember corrosion outside prescribbed area

Fail 17 Oct 2020 100,761 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear rear crossmember corrosion outside prescribbed area

Pass 11 Oct 2019 94,256 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge

Fail 28 Sep 2019 94,256 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge

Pass 3 Oct 2018 93,910 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear wheel arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre obviously under inflated both sides (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all around under vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2018 93,910 miles

Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury projectors holders (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear wheel arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre obviously under inflated both sides (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all around under vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 90,789 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all round (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 88,330 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering rack (2.3.3b)

Valve stem slightly damaged all around (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 8 Sep 2016 88,330 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering rack (2.3.3b)

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

Valve stem slightly damaged all around (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 83,569 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 6 Nov 2015 83,569 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 79,103 miles

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)

vehicle slightly corroded underneath

Fail 5 Sep 2014 78,827 miles

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

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

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)

vehicle slightly corroded underneath

Pass 8 Aug 2013 74,262 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2012 70,311 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 70,311 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 68,459 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 68,459 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 29 Dec 2009 62,030 miles

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

Fail 29 Dec 2009 62,030 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 54,233 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2007 49,449 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2006 42,027 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 42,027 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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N585 BCH is a 2004 Mazda Bongo in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N585 BCH, 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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N585 BCH is a 2004 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 5 November 2004.

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