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N381 CBL

2004 Mazda Bongo

Silver Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 Mazda Bongo134,910 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN381 CBL
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2020

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

age related surface rust to underside of vehicle

Pass 5 Jun 2018 150,536 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 31 May 2018 150,527 miles

Nearside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury outer wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (marked) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury outer wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (marked) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill holed (marked) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill holed (marked) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 147,400 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 6 Jun 2017 147,330 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 140,886 miles

crack to lower screen (not in drivers view of the road

Fail 8 Jun 2016 140,886 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

crack to lower screen (not in drivers view of the road

Pass 9 Jun 2015 139,732 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 139,025 miles

rear propshaft u/j bearing worn

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 137,462 miles

both rear light lenses are cracked, not showing incorrect light or effecting output, secure

slight play in the n/s/f anti roll bar link arm

windscreen cracked bellow swept area

Fail 12 Jul 2013 137,454 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

both rear light lenses are cracked, not showing incorrect light or effecting output, secure

slight play in the n/s/f anti roll bar link arm

windscreen cracked bellow swept area

Pass 20 May 2010 129,410 miles
Fail 15 May 2010 129,273 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 May 2009 115,818 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 115,521 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 26 Apr 2008 104,922 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 104,631 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 91,576 miles

handbrake long in operation

Pass 18 Apr 2006 79,955 miles

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

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

handbrake lever long in operation

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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N381 CBL is a 2004 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N381 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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N381 CBL is a 2004 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 October 2004.

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