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N463 CBL

2004 Mazda Bongo

Black Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

249,381 mi
Last recorded249,381 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 Mazda Bongo134,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN463 CBL
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2018 249,381 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 241,411 miles

Front brake pads heavily worn

Limited reserve handbrake travel

Pass 10 Nov 2016 235,188 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 224,637 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 213,694 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

rear row of seats not in use at time of test

Fail 18 Nov 2014 213,694 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

rear row of seats not in use at time of test

Pass 22 Oct 2013 198,489 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear row of seats not in use at time of test

Pass 2 Oct 2012 184,769 miles

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

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

Rearmost seats not fitted at time of test

Fail 14 Sep 2012 183,641 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

rear seats not in use at time of test

Pass 22 Sep 2011 166,104 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear seats folded away at time of test

Fail 22 Sep 2011 166,104 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear seats folded away at time of test

Pass 29 Sep 2010 153,177 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 152,552 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2009 142,062 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 142,062 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 129,849 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2007 112,751 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Aug 2007 112,731 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 99,818 miles

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

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

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

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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N463 CBL is a 2004 Mazda Bongo in Black with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 N463 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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N463 CBL is a 2004 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 7 December 2004.

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