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S604 FAJ

1999 Mazda Bongo

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

291,100 mi
Last recorded291,100 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2026
Typical for 1999 Mazda Bongo125,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS604 FAJ
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 30 Oct 2026 291,100 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2025 249,073 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 200,749 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 163,129 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 137,514 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 137,305 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2021 137,305 miles

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 134,755 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2020 134,755 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 133,079 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2019 133,069 miles

Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected Showing white light (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper not working linkage defective (3.4 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 133,023 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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S604 FAJ is a 1999 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1999 Mazda Bongo models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 125,870 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 S604 FAJ, 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 27 years old, this Mazda Bongo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S604 FAJ registered?

S604 FAJ is a 1999 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is S604 FAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S604 FAJ shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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