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P731 LMO

2004 Mazda Bongo

Grey Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

186,460 mi
Last recorded186,460 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda Bongo134,910 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP731 LMO
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 186,460 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material most brake pipes covered in underseal or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Repairs covered in underseal

Fail 27 Nov 2025 186,423 miles

Central Front Lower Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced frontal support holed at left and right of radiator (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn rear most propshaft joint excessive movement on joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect LED bulbs fitted do not show proper beam image (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill holed at middle and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect LED bulbs fitted do not show proper beam image (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill holed at rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material most brake pipes covered in underseal or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear fog light could do with new red bulb

Pass 29 Nov 2024 174,325 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 149,795 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth Worn through to metal on edge (1.1.2 (c))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2023 149,759 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Behind rear wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth Worn through to metal on edge (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake Binding

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 140,970 miles

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

Slight oil leak steering rack

Fail 29 Nov 2022 140,731 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

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

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction Toys on mirror (3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Dec 2021 134,178 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 133,701 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 133,414 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 130,594 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 128,916 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2016 125,753 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 123,905 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 123,897 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2014 118,677 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 114,793 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 114,786 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2012 110,650 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 104,762 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2011 104,761 miles

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

water leaking

Pass 11 Nov 2010 94,600 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 85,860 miles

front and rear pads low

n/s mirror missing

Pass 14 Oct 2008 77,098 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 70,149 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 63,661 miles

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

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

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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P731 LMO is a 2004 Mazda Bongo in Grey with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 P731 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 22 years old, this Mazda Bongo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P731 LMO registered?

P731 LMO is a 2004 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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