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N256 CBL

2004 Mazda Bongo

Silver Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2022
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

245,790 mi
Last recorded245,790 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2021
Typical for 2004 Mazda Bongo134,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN256 CBL
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2021 245,790 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2021 245,790 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 239,865 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2020 239,865 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 237,014 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front slight play in wheel bearing

Offside Rear slight play in wheel bearing

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear back box corroded and weak on joint

Fail 12 Aug 2019 237,011 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner and outer sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front slight play in wheel bearing

Offside Rear slight play in wheel bearing

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear back box corroded and weak on joint

Pass 24 Jul 2018 231,665 miles

Nearside Front c.v gaiter perished

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

Rear wheel arches corroded

exhaust system detoriated

outer and inner sills corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2017 223,454 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2017 223,454 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2016 212,176 miles

Advise handbrake adjustment

Rear exhaust silencer badly deteriorated

Pass 14 Aug 2015 198,395 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 182,093 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 163,684 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 144,327 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 128,551 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 112,325 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 108,113 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

nearside front antirollbar link has a split dust cover on the upper balljoint

Pass 16 Sep 2008 105,158 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

surface corrosion rear brake discs

Pass 1 Oct 2007 100,274 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 100,274 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 16 Feb 2007 91,175 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2006 69,348 miles

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

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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N256 CBL is a 2004 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 N256 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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What year was N256 CBL registered?

N256 CBL is a 2004 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 13 September 2004.

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