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P349 RBK

2004 Mazda Bongo

Blue Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests25 (13 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate52%

Mileage

139,136 mi
Last recorded139,136 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda Bongo134,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP349 RBK
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

13 pass 12 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 139,136 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2026 139,131 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively PAIR (3.4 (b) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced LENS DULL (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced LENS DULL (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2025 136,741 miles

Battery tray corroded

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch front of wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch front of wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Suspension components has slight corrosion

Fail 25 Feb 2025 136,730 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt likely to become detached in the event of a collision (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Battery tray corroded

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch front of wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch front of wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Suspension components has slight corrosion

Fail 14 Oct 2024 136,704 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced INNER WHEEL ARCH SEE YELLOW CHALK (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced INNER SILL SEE YELLOW CHALK (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced NR RADIATOR (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced NR RADIATOR (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced PATCHES STUCK ON. (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced INNER SILL SEE YELLOW CHALK (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Rear fog lamp does not face the rear (4.5.4 (a))

Towbar attachment insecure BOLTS MISSING (6.1.6 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 130,396 miles

Surface corrosion underside &c.. - Has had extensive previous welding repairs

Fail 16 Aug 2023 130,396 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Surface corrosion underside &c.. - Has had extensive previous welding repairs

Fail 27 Jul 2023 130,391 miles

Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced FRONT CROSS-MEMBER [N/S & O/S] (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced OUTER SILL / INNER SILL [REAR END] (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced MAIN CHASSIS MEMBER [OVER AXLE] (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced OUTER SILL / INNER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded MAIN FRONT TO REAR PIPE (1.1.11 (c))

Surface corrosion underside &c.. [ Has had previous welding repairs]

Fail 24 Nov 2022 130,356 miles

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill x1 (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill x1 (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill panel x3 (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill panel x4 (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier battery tray corroded (4.13 (a) (i))

Front lower radiator support corroded not seriously weekend

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above tank (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 127,261 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Offside and nearside inner sill areas are heavily corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Vehicle underside is heavily undersealed

Fail 18 Nov 2021 127,259 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Offside and nearside inner sill areas are heavily corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Vehicle underside is heavily undersealed

Pass 30 Sep 2020 125,340 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle underside is heavily undersealed

Pass 15 May 2019 121,500 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 121,496 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp likely to become detached (4.5.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fail 4 Aug 2014 121,472 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

STRONG ADVISE both front tyres heavily perished and worn to 2mm, legal limit 1.6mm

STRONG ADVISE both rear wheel arches heavily corroded and taped up

STRONG ADVISE fuel pump damp with diesel

STRONG ADVISE nearside front anti roll bar link arm upper balljoint boot heavily perished and pinholed but will not allow ingress at present

STRONG ADVISE nearside front inner sill heavily corroded and holed in 1 place and heavily corroded and will hole in 1 other place but both outside prescribed areas

STRONG ADVISE nearside outer sill heavily corroded, would hole but outside prescribed area

STRONG ADVISE no coolant in reservoir, topped up

STRONG ADVISE rear fog lamp unit loose and lens discoloured

all coilsprings corroding

ancillary drive belts loose and noisy

battery tray corroded

cooling fins missing from radiator, radiator and surrounding area damp with coolant

corrosion throughout vehicle underside

engine damp with engine oil

front suspension top mounting prescribed areas corroded, offside worst

gearbox damp with oil, suspect engine oil only

offside front door shut/step corroded

offside rear tyre perished

play in both front suspension anti roll bar link arm lower balljoints

rear lamp units damaged on both body and tailgate but no white light emitting or sharp edges protruding

rear numberplate deteriorated

rear silencer exhaust rubbers perished

rear suspension componants corroded

slight corrosion on nearside front and both rear brake discs

slight play in offside front suspension top mount

Pass 8 Aug 2013 117,959 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 25 Jul 2013 117,925 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

NEARSIDE INNER SILL STARTING TO CORRODE

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

OFFSIDE FRONT INNER SILL CORRODING

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 May 2011 115,617 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front and offside rear tyres perished

both front tyres worn to 2mm (min 1.6mm)

both outer sills corroded and damaged

both rear wheel arches corrroded

coolant level slightly low - topped up

corrosion throughout underside

engine oil leaks evident

front to rear brake pipe corroded @ rear

imbalance from rear service brake

no far rear seats fitted in vehicle - partial seatbelt check performed

offside inner sill corroded and holed

play in nearside front anti-roll bar drop link

radiator cap leaking

rear brake discs corroded

rear fog lamp deteriorated

rear number plate deteriorated

slight bind from all brakes

slight leak past clip on auto trans cooler pipe

strong advise - exhaust system corroded and slight leaks evident in centre and rear sections

strong advise - exhaust tailpipe heavily corroded

strong advise - play in both rear anti-roll bar 'd' bushes and clamps corroded

strong advise - rear brake pads worn low

Fail 11 May 2011 115,617 miles

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front and offside rear tyres perished

both front tyres worn to 2mm (min 1.6mm)

both outer sills corroded and damaged

both rear wheel arches corrroded

coolant level slightly low - topped up

corrosion throughout underside

engine oil leaks evident

front to rear brake pipe corroded @ rear

imbalance from rear service brake

no far rear seats fitted in vehicle - partial seatbelt check performed

offside inner sill corroded and holed

play in nearside front anti-roll bar drop link

radiator cap leaking

rear brake discs corroded

rear fog lamp deteriorated

rear number plate deteriorated

slight bind from all brakes

slight leak past clip on auto trans cooler pipe

strong advise - exhaust system corroded and slight leaks evident in centre and rear sections

strong advise - exhaust tailpipe heavily corroded

strong advise - play in both rear anti-roll bar 'd' bushes and clamps corroded

strong advise - rear brake pads worn low

Pass 5 May 2010 109,003 miles

ancillary drivebelts deteriorated

engine and gearbox oil stained

engine undertrays fitted

front tyres worn slightly on outer edge

nearside rear tyre close to legal limit and nail in tread

play in both front antiroll bar link arms

play in nearside rear antiroll bar link arm bushes

play in rear antiroll bar d bushes

rear brake discs worn and pads getting low

rear number plate starting to delaminate

slight bind evident from nearside rear brake

underside corrosion evident

Pass 29 Apr 2009 101,093 miles

3 nails in nearside rear tyre

engine and gearbox oilstained and damp

engine oilstained

engine undertrays fitted

exhaust system corroded

front wishbone arm rear bushes perished (both nearside and offside)

nearside and offside sills dented

play in nearside front anti rollbar droplink

play in nearside rear anti rollbar d bush

rear disc outer faces slightly corroded

slight play in steering rack

underside brake pipes corroded

underside corrosion

Pass 2 May 2008 94,711 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 94,711 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2007 89,361 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2005 77,626 miles

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

Offside 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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P349 RBK is a 2004 Mazda Bongo in Blue with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52%.

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 P349 RBK, 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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P349 RBK is a 2004 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 May 2004.

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