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N825 XFJ

2004 Mazda Bongo

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2019
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

223,819 mi
Last recorded223,819 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Mazda Bongo134,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN825 XFJ
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2018 223,819 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 16 Jan 2018 223,819 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 213,852 miles

n/s and o/s inner sills corroded

Fail 12 Jan 2017 213,852 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s and o/s inner sills corroded

Pass 22 Dec 2015 199,763 miles

Nearside foot bstep

Offside Inner sill

rear prop shaft front joint worn

Fail 17 Dec 2015 199,763 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside foot bstep

Offside Inner sill

rear prop shaft front joint worn

Fail 6 Jan 2015 184,837 miles

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 184,837 miles

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Fail 14 Jan 2014 175,749 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 175,749 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 170,978 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 170,978 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 163,034 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 163,034 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 162,326 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 157,490 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 17 Aug 2009 157,490 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 144,559 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 144,559 miles

Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 135,780 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 135,780 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

rear seat fitted incorect rear seat belts not working

Pass 10 Jul 2006 117,941 miles

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

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

both rear tyres getting low

o/s front brake disc rusty

Fail 5 Jul 2006 117,899 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres getting low

o/s front brake disc rusty

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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N825 XFJ is a 2004 Mazda Bongo in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 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 N825 XFJ, 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 N825 XFJ registered?

N825 XFJ is a 2004 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 April 2004.

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