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N971 JEV

2004 Mazda Bongo

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2024
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

208,561 mi
Last recorded208,561 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2023
Typical for 2004 Mazda Bongo134,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN971 JEV
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2023 208,561 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2023 208,561 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 196,286 miles

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

hand brake travel

Pass 29 Jan 2021 185,092 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

offside headlight light output image becoming poor

some damage nearside rear tyre outer sidewall

surface corrosion prescribed areas , nearside front sill back/chassis box section holed in none prescribed area

Fail 21 Jan 2021 184,962 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill/lower quarter panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

offside headlight light output image becoming poor

some damage nearside rear tyre outer sidewall

surface corrosion prescribed areas , nearside front sill back/chassis box section holed in none prescribed area

Pass 16 Jan 2020 173,503 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror glass (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting quarter panel (6.1.6 (i) (i))

nearside windscreen washer jet inoperative

poor light output/image offside headlamp

surface corrosion in prescribed/none prescribed areas , hole in nearside front sill back/box section

Fail 15 Jan 2020 173,479 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear section back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror glass (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt rear row ()

Offside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting quarter panel (6.1.6 (i) (i))

nearside windscreen washer jet inoperative

poor light output/image offside headlamp

surface corrosion in prescribed/none prescribed areas , hole in nearside front sill back/box section

Pass 21 Jan 2019 161,815 miles

nearside front sill back/box section corroded to hole in none prescribed area

offside headlamp light output aim pattern poor

surface corrosion in prescribed areas

surface cracks in nearside/offside rear tyres

Fail 18 Jan 2019 161,765 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill back (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

nearside front sill back/box section corroded to hole in none prescribed area

offside headlamp light output aim pattern poor

surface corrosion in prescribed areas

surface cracks in nearside/offside front tyres

Pass 14 Feb 2018 148,715 miles

Corrosion to radiator support

N/S/F Tyre cracked on sidewall

Rear training arm bushes perrished

Pass 13 Jan 2017 135,183 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2017 135,183 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 131,752 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 131,751 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 125,772 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2014 125,772 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 May 2013 117,593 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 113,540 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 113,540 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 108,416 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 103,486 miles

o/s/f mirror head slightly loose

Fail 25 Feb 2010 103,436 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

o/s/f mirror head slightly loose

Pass 19 Feb 2009 91,776 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2007 73,122 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 73,122 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 62,674 miles

(1)Center section of exhaust starting to rust. †(2) Handbrake lever is on the end of it's travel.

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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N971 JEV is a 2004 Mazda Bongo in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 N971 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 N971 JEV registered?

N971 JEV is a 2004 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 22 December 2004.

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