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N891 XFJ

2004 Mazda Bongo

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

131,703 mi
Last recorded131,703 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2023
Typical for 2004 Mazda Bongo134,910 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN891 XFJ
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2023 131,703 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 120,109 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 14 Mar 2022 119,998 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Towbar component excessively corroded (6.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 103,499 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2021 103,490 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jul 2019 77,252 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2018 71,009 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 70,999 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 May 2016 111,779 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 109,805 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

nearside and offside front suspension mount mount area badly corroded only just outside prescribed areas

rear panel badly corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2014 108,521 miles

both headlamps slightly deteriorated

Pass 10 Dec 2013 106,903 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

n/s/f & o/s/f inner sill panel corroded (non prescribed area)

n/s/f, o/s/r, n/s/r tyres cracked

Fail 10 Dec 2013 106,903 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

n/s/f & o/s/f inner sill panel corroded (non prescribed area)

n/s/f, o/s/r, n/s/r tyres cracked

Pass 2 Oct 2012 99,885 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 92,046 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 81,697 miles

Offside front tyre has slight side wall damage 215/65R15H

Pass 14 May 2009 77,424 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 70,846 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 70,846 miles

Front Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 May 2007 66,927 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 60,730 miles

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

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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N891 XFJ is a 2004 Mazda Bongo in Green with a 2,500cc 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 N891 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 N891 XFJ registered?

N891 XFJ is a 2004 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 June 2004.

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