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N290 CBL

2004 Mazda Bongo

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

229,308 mi
Last recorded229,308 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2022
Typical for 2004 Mazda Bongo134,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN290 CBL
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2022 229,308 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering?? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 222,649 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 216,468 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 212,534 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 208,537 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2018 208,537 miles

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 May 2018 208,371 miles

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill to floor in several places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under rear arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill to floor in several places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material some rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 May 2017 199,515 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 199,513 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

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

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

Pass 14 May 2016 197,332 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 194,348 miles

n/s inner sill corroded x2

o/s inner sill corrodedx3

o/s outer sill corroded

o/s/r inner wheelarch corroded

Fail 18 May 2015 194,320 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 18 May 2014 190,323 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 187,513 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 187,213 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 177,447 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

nearside rear inner wheel arch corroded/holed

rear wheel arches corroded

vehicle has heavy corrosion underside

Fail 18 Jul 2011 177,443 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

nearside rear inner wheel arch corroded/holed

rear wheel arches corroded

vehicle has heavy corrosion underside

Pass 27 Apr 2010 162,147 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 162,143 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 149,551 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 136,428 miles

corrosion on brake pipes not all pipes visible at test

rear anti roll bar d bushes slight play/wear

Fail 12 Mar 2008 136,427 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

corrosion on brake pipes not all pipes visible at test

nsf tyre wearing low on tread on inner edge

rear anti roll bar d bushes slight play/wear

Pass 21 Feb 2007 121,987 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 117,272 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 117,272 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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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N290 CBL is a 2004 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 N290 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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N290 CBL is a 2004 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 18 August 2004.

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