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N168 CBL

2004 Mazda Bongo

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,490 mi
Last recorded100,490 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 Mazda Bongo134,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN168 CBL
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 21 Sep 2020 100,490 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced end sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting behind the bumper (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting behind the bumper (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 3 May 2019 97,565 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear under body corrosion outer sill

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

front cross member corroded

Fail 2 May 2019 97,560 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Rear Electrical wiring for braking components extremely deteriorated abs wire snapped (4.11 (b) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear under body corrosion outer sill

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

front cross member corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2018 96,196 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to front cross member

corrosion to nearside outer sill

Pass 13 Apr 2017 94,564 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front corrosion inner wheel arch

Pass 7 Apr 2016 92,588 miles

Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion wing (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 90,345 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 87,813 miles

n/s/r selt belt not tested, not accessable

surface corrosion o/s/r outer sill area

Fail 11 Apr 2014 87,806 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

n/s/r selt belt not tested, not accessable

surface corrosion o/s/r outer sill area

Pass 22 May 2013 83,661 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

rear tyres different size to front

Fail 10 May 2013 83,638 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

rear tyres different size to front

Pass 21 May 2012 80,579 miles

front tyres different size to rear, fr 215/65/15 and rear 195/70 15

Fail 21 May 2012 80,579 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

front tyres different size to rear, fr 215/65/15 and rear 195/70 15

Pass 16 May 2011 78,382 miles

exhaust flexi section starting to leak

Pass 13 May 2010 75,485 miles

o/s wiper blade split

slight damage to n/s/r underside were tow bar mounts

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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N168 CBL is a 2004 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N168 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 22 years old, this Mazda Bongo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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N168 CBL is a 2004 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 5 July 2004.

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