2004 Mazda Bongo 2.0L Petrol · HS54 KKD

The 2004 Mazda Bongo currently presents a stable and sound roadworthiness status, culminating in a clean pass at its most recent MOT on 22 December 2025 at 152,848 miles. The maintenance trend is decidedly positive, with the tester recording zero defects on this latest test. This indicates the vehicle is in a well-serviced state right now, with no immediate mechanical or safety concerns flagged by the DVSA. Mileage accumulation aligns closely with the vehicle's age, averaging roughly 6,948 miles per year over its twenty-two-year lifespan, which reflects typical, light usage. Examining the recent chronology, the van covered 12,430 miles between the December 2023 test at 130,823 miles and the December 2024 test at 143,253 miles, followed by a further 9,595 miles by the December 2025 test. This steady, consistent accumulation points to regular use without prolonged periods of standing or sudden, high-mileage surges that might accelerate drivetrain wear. Despite the clean MOT record, the official history contains an anomaly worth noting: the failed tests on 10 December 2024 and 13 December 2023 both list no recorded defects, which is highly irregular for a DVSA failure. This suggests the issues were either rectified immediately before a retest or recorded in error, but it warrants scrutiny. A buyer must inspect this commercial vehicle in person, focusing on structural integrity and common age-related faults. Check the chassis and load-bearing panels for corrosion, inspect the suspension bushes and coil springs for deterioration, and assess the brake discs and calipers for uneven wear. Verifying the exhaust emissions and the condition of the tyres will round out a comprehensive evaluation of a van that, while currently passing, is over two decades old.