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N818 JEV

2004 Mazda Bongo

Black Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

201,496 mi
Last recorded201,496 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2022
Typical for 2004 Mazda Bongo134,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN818 JEV
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2022 201,496 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 184,361 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear wheel arch rusty

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 170,394 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 156,733 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 145,141 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2018 145,141 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 133,276 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 130,992 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 126,167 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 123,726 miles

Under side of vehicle thin in various places solid at time of test

Pass 25 Feb 2013 120,732 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 116,207 miles

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

both front brake discs corroded / outer edges

under body dry in places (waxoil)

Fail 9 Mar 2011 114,119 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 114,119 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 108,975 miles

slight corrosion to inside of front brake discs

slight wear to nearside front antiroll bar stabiliser link

underside of vehicle dry ( advise a waxoyl )

Fail 26 Feb 2010 108,975 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)

slight corrosion to inside of front brake discs

slight wear to nearside front antiroll bar stabiliser link

underside of vehicle dry ( advise a waxoyl )

Pass 13 Mar 2009 103,309 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 91,446 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2008 91,435 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge.nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge.nearside rear axle oil seal leaking.

Pass 5 Feb 2007 78,601 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 78,528 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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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N818 JEV is a 2004 Mazda Bongo in Black with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 N818 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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What year was N818 JEV registered?

N818 JEV is a 2004 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 20 September 2004.

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