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N836 BFL

2004 Mazda Bongo

Silver Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

321,187 mi
Last recorded321,187 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2022
Typical for 2004 Mazda Bongo134,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN836 BFL
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc
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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 28 Nov 2022 321,187 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel pump pipe (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine oil filter area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside sill corroded

Offside Front wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

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

o/s sill corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2021 315,286 miles

Central Inner inner sill coroding

Nearside sill corroded inner

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

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

Offside sill corroded

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

all over corrosion on body

Pass 25 Nov 2020 308,195 miles

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

Nearside inner sill coroding

Offside inner sill corroding

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2019 294,002 miles

Nearside Inner sill corroding

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

Offside Inner sill corroding

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

wheel arches poorly repaired

Fail 1 Nov 2019 293,172 miles

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Heavy under body corrosion.

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

Various suspension components corroded.

Vehicle body excessively corroded.

Vehicle body poorly repaired.

Pass 29 Oct 2018 275,876 miles

General under body corrosion.

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Various brake components corroded/deteriorated.

Various suspension and chassis components corroded/deteriorated.

Vehicle body heavily corroded.

Fail 24 Oct 2018 275,601 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

General under body corrosion.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Various brake components corroded/deteriorated.

Various suspension and chassis components corroded/deteriorated.

Vehicle body heavily corroded.

Pass 1 Nov 2017 255,716 miles

Both sills excessively corroded but not in prescribed area.

General under body corrosion.

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Various brake components corroded/deteriorated.

Various suspension and chassis components corroded/deteriorated.

Vehicle body in poor condition.

Pass 9 Nov 2016 241,207 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak ()

Rear Bumper insecure ()

general underbody corrosion but not within prescribed areas

various body repairs

Pass 5 Nov 2015 228,717 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

body has damage/repair in various places

rear seats and seat belts not checked due to luggage in vehicle

Pass 7 Nov 2014 215,794 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2014 215,794 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2013 202,313 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

N/S/F tyre wearing on inside edge.

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 192,012 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Nov 2012 194,012 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 182,619 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 172,597 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 153,835 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 132,546 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 114,384 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 103,460 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 103,460 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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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N836 BFL is a 2004 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 N836 BFL, 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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N836 BFL is a 2004 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 5 May 2004.

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