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N141 CBL

1996 Mazda Bongo

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

203,106 mi
Last recorded203,106 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 Mazda Bongo133,482 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN141 CBL
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 203,106 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 Aug 2024 200,751 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2024 200,744 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear wheel arch section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2023 198,961 miles

All steering & suspension shows general age related wear (Bushes perishing) & surface corrosion

Under body shows surface corrosion in places

Pass 19 Aug 2022 198,115 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 196,849 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 195,880 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 193,993 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 192,215 miles

Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 188,981 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 187,270 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 187,268 miles

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 186,420 miles

Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance both front (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 182,556 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 12 Jun 2013 182,542 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 174,846 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jun 2011 170,003 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 153,006 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 153,000 miles

Centre Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 May 2009 141,420 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 141,412 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 132,546 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 124,684 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 May 2006 114,242 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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N141 CBL is a 1996 Mazda Bongo in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 1996 Mazda Bongo models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.9% with a typical mileage of 133,482 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 N141 CBL, 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 30 years old, this Mazda Bongo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N141 CBL is a 1996 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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