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R703 JAR

2004 Mazda Bongo

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

129,811 mi
Last recorded129,811 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 Mazda Bongo134,910 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR703 JAR
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2021 129,811 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))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2016 129,770 miles

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

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

Nearside Front slight brake binding

Pass 18 May 2015 123,550 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 118,650 miles

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 May 2013 113,749 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 106,689 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 105,605 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2011 99,066 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 99,054 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 May 2010 93,545 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f brake slighty binding

Pass 24 Apr 2009 88,948 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 84,959 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 79,098 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 69,728 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)

rear seat removed seatbelt not tested

Pass 2 May 2006 69,147 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 65,876 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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R703 JAR is a 2004 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 R703 JAR, 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 R703 JAR registered?

R703 JAR is a 2004 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 21 December 2004.

Is R703 JAR safe to buy?

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