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N957 JEV

2004 Mazda Bongo

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

165,161 mi
Last recorded165,161 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda Bongo134,910 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN957 JEV
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 165,161 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 164,520 miles

Nearside Rear Inner body corroded by rear rigger

Offside Rear Inner body corroded by rear rigger

Pass 6 Jun 2024 161,342 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 159,182 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2022 156,718 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2021 148,385 miles

Near side front inner sill corroded but not in prescribed area

Offside front inner sill corroded but not in prescribed area

Pass 20 Apr 2020 143,321 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 139,876 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 133,231 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

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

rear seats removed

Fail 9 Apr 2018 133,223 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

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

rear seats removed

Pass 27 Apr 2017 125,668 miles

Nearside Front corrosion inner sill

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear corrosion outer sill

Fail 19 Apr 2017 125,656 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front corrosion inner sill

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear corrosion outer sill

Pass 20 Apr 2016 118,744 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 109,897 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 102,752 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2013 94,702 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 94,702 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2012 86,242 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 86,242 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 27 Apr 2011 83,113 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 80,718 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 80,716 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 78,606 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 78,603 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Apr 2008 76,196 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 76,196 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 72,767 miles

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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N957 JEV is a 2004 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 N957 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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N957 JEV is a 2004 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 10 December 2004.

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