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P346 DFR

2004 Mazda Bongo

Green Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

197,059 mi
Last recorded197,059 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 Mazda Bongo134,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP346 DFR
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2018 197,059 miles

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

Coolant leak At rear ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

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

Fail 26 Jun 2018 197,040 miles

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Front cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting centre inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Centre sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp functioning incorrectly When pushing brake pedal (1.1.10 (g))

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

Coolant leak At rear ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

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

Pass 23 May 2017 185,954 miles

Fluid leak on gear box

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside front tyre worn and cracked on outside edge but not showing cords or ply

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Bumper insecure ()

Oil leak ()

Water level close to minimum

Fail 22 May 2017 185,954 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak on gear box

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside front tyre worn and cracked on outside edge but not showing cords or ply

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Bumper insecure ()

Oil leak ()

Water level close to minimum

Fail 2 Dec 2016 185,928 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded trailing arm mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 179,610 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

child seat fitted

corrosion underneath with repairs

engine covers fitted

nail in off side front tyre

rear inner wheel arches & rear cross member corroded & holed

slight play both rear wheel bearings

Fail 17 Nov 2015 179,610 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

child seat fitted

corrosion underneath with repairs

engine covers fitted

nail in off side front tyre

rear inner wheel arches & rear cross member corroded & holed

slight play both rear wheel bearings

Pass 10 Nov 2014 174,503 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

slight surface corrosion of some brakepipes

some general all round corrosion in keeping with age of vehicle[underside]

Fail 4 Nov 2014 174,503 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

slight surface corrosion of some brakepipes

some general all round corrosion in keeping with age of vehicle[underside]

Pass 30 Oct 2013 169,152 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 169,152 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 164,681 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 164,689 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 154,110 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 154,110 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside wheel arch slight corrosion

Pass 27 Feb 2010 135,794 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 117,293 miles

rear brake discs poor rusty

Fail 23 Feb 2009 117,288 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

rear brake discs poor rusty

Pass 12 Jun 2008 102,131 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 102,131 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 84,166 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 71,714 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 70,451 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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P346 DFR is a 2004 Mazda Bongo in Green with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 P346 DFR, 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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P346 DFR is a 2004 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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