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P404 LMO

2003 Mazda Bongo

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

246,560 mi
Last recorded246,560 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda Bongo124,847 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP404 LMO
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 246,560 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2024 244,527 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2024 244,527 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 242,159 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 240,372 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced to rear in both sides inner under sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2022 240,372 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced to rear in both sides inner under sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 238,536 miles

Rear SERVICE-(FOOT BRAKE) LOW EFFORT 194:183KG

Fail 26 Aug 2021 238,536 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear SERVICE-(FOOT BRAKE) LOW EFFORT 194:183KG

Pass 28 Jan 2019 230,414 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 18 Jan 2019 230,414 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2018 220,770 miles

Both headlamp lenses faded , suggest refurb.

Fail 6 Jan 2018 220,764 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Both headlamp lenses faded , suggest refurb.

Pass 13 Dec 2016 215,459 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2016 215,452 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2015 207,163 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2015 207,163 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2014 196,731 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Oct 2014 196,731 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Nov 2013 188,238 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 188,222 miles

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

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

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 Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 173,143 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 29 Nov 2012 173,143 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Dec 2011 157,300 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 140,697 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 124,106 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 107,364 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 91,114 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 76,888 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 64,095 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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P404 LMO is a 2003 Mazda Bongo in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

Across all 2003 Mazda Bongo models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 124,847 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 P404 LMO, 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 23 years old, this Mazda Bongo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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P404 LMO is a 2003 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 14 August 2003.

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