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R860 FNG

2004 Mazda Bongo

Grey Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

140,979 mi
Last recorded140,979 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda Bongo134,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR860 FNG
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 140,979 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2025 140,979 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 138,819 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 137,515 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Sep 2023 137,472 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floors, sills, closing panels & front cross-member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 136,391 miles

Front Radiator cross-member corroding

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 136,126 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Radiator cross- member corroding

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Sep 2021 136,126 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Radiator cross- member corroding

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 133,921 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2020 133,921 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2019 132,223 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2019 132,223 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 129,563 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Cab steps insecure (6.2.8 (a) (i))

was unable to check rear seat belts due to personal items.

Fail 26 Jun 2018 129,563 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Cab steps insecure (6.2.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

was unable to check rear seat belts due to personal items.

Pass 9 Jun 2017 129,207 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 126,975 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 126,105 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre perished and cracked

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2013 124,075 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 123,254 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions too clean to register

Pass 30 Aug 2011 121,263 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 120,104 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

n/s rear brake disc badly corroded advise replacement

o/s rear brake disc corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2009 119,129 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 117,001 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 114,165 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Apr 2006 12,345 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2006 12,345 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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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R860 FNG is a 2004 Mazda Bongo in Grey with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 R860 FNG, 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 R860 FNG registered?

R860 FNG is a 2004 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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