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P274 FTA

2004 Mazda Bongo

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

255,012 mi
Last recorded255,012 miles
Recorded on19 May 2023
Typical for 2004 Mazda Bongo134,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP274 FTA
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 May 2023 255,012 miles

both rear wheel arches corroded

underside corrosion

Pass 11 May 2022 239,780 miles

both rear arches corroded

patches of corrosion

Pass 18 May 2021 230,504 miles

underside corrosion

Pass 18 Feb 2020 221,768 miles

underside corrosion

Pass 7 Feb 2019 205,727 miles

Nearside Inner sill patches of heavy corrosion

Pass 5 Mar 2018 193,200 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 1 Mar 2018 193,200 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 187,778 miles

patches of corrosion

patches of corrosion

Fail 20 Feb 2017 187,619 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Fuel system component leaking injection pump area (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component missing wheel speed sensor (3.4.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2016 173,496 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both fronts (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear axle noisy

front wiperblades slightly smearing

Fail 1 Feb 2016 173,496 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded lower crossmember corroded and holed in number of places (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect lense deteriorated (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer body sills (2.4.A.3)

Rear axle noisy

o/s/f headlight lense deteriorating

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both fronts (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 160,544 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 160,473 miles

centre rear seats missing

chip in windscreen o/s/f

Fail 20 May 2014 160,473 miles

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

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

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

centre rear seats missing

chip in windscreen o/s/f

Pass 8 Oct 2012 160,469 miles

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

middle seat row missing/ not fitted

Fail 8 Oct 2012 160,467 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

middle seat row missing/ not fitted

Pass 7 Oct 2011 156,169 miles

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2010 132,449 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 131,036 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 4 Nov 2009 131,036 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 120,999 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 120,999 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 106,406 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2006 87,268 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 87,268 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2005 59,245 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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P274 FTA is a 2004 Mazda Bongo in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 P274 FTA, 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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P274 FTA is a 2004 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 October 2004.

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