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R353 CHE

2004 Mazda Bongo

Green Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

119,450 mi
Last recorded119,450 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 Mazda Bongo134,910 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR353 CHE
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2018 119,450 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 109,960 miles

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

Spare tyre defective flat ()

centre seats now rear facing

Fail 31 May 2017 109,954 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush D bush marked yellow (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bearing D bush marked yellow (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Spare tyre defective flat ()

centre seats now rear facing

Pass 27 May 2016 99,229 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

both rear tyre valves have cracks to stem

Pass 10 Jun 2015 90,257 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 83,123 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2014 83,109 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different structures are fitted across the same axle (4.1.A.2a)

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

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

offside front tyre perishing to outer sidewall 195/70/15

Pass 5 Aug 2013 79,998 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2013 79,998 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 Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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 Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 76,548 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 70,658 miles

both nearside front and offside front top and bottom anti roll bar drop link ball joints rubber covers all split

Pass 2 Aug 2010 65,319 miles

both front tyres slight wearing

Fail 2 Aug 2010 65,319 miles

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

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

both front tyres slight wearing

Pass 24 Jul 2009 57,384 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 50,924 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 50,924 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 41,921 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 35,811 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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R353 CHE is a 2004 Mazda Bongo in Green with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 R353 CHE, 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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R353 CHE is a 2004 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 18 August 2004.

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