2004 Mazda Bongo 2.0L Petrol · CT04 YRX

The 2004 Mazda Bongo exhibits a stable mechanical trend, passing its recent MOT tests without any defects. On 13 May 2025 at 24,444 miles, the vehicle passed cleanly, matching the zero-defect outcome recorded on 4 September 2023 at 24,380 miles. This consecutive clean record suggests the vehicle currently meets all required safety and emissions standards with no immediate structural or mechanical risks. The mileage accumulation is exceptionally low for a vehicle of this age, averaging roughly 1,111 miles per year over its 22-year lifespan. Between the September 2023 test and the May 2025 test, the odometer moved by just 64 miles over a 20-month period. Such minimal use often points to long periods of standing rather than regular daily driving, which carries its own implications for consumable degradation despite the low overall distance covered. Despite the absence of recorded faults, the extremely low mileage and implied long periods of standing necessitate a targeted physical inspection. Buyers must assess the structural integrity of the chassis and subframe for corrosion, as stationary vehicles frequently develop surface rust that can compromise structural mounts over time. Tyres and rubber suspension bushes require close scrutiny for perishing and cracking, since low-mileage vehicles often suffer from dry rot long before the tread wears down. Brake discs and calipers also warrant checking for surface corrosion and potential binding caused by a lack of regular use.