CarVerify

Free Car Check

N553 CBL

2005 Mazda Bongo

Blue Diesel 2499cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

138,610 mi
Last recorded138,610 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Mazda Bongo133,806 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationN553 CBL
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 20 Dec 2022 138,610 miles

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Entire Offside Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Nearside Front Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Nearside Rear Chassis outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Nearside Rear Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Nearside, Central, Outer Sill rusted through and weakened (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Offside Front Chassis outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Offside Rear Chassis outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Nearside Front (Rear of arch) wheel arch inner (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Nearside Front (Front of arch) wheel arch inner (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Offside Front (Rear of arch) wheel arch inner (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking due to age - 205/60/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking due to age - 205/60/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 135,026 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2021 134,980 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Nov 2020 132,234 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Nov 2020 132,226 miles

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 128,746 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 May 2019 128,737 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2018 123,876 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 122,000 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 120,721 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 116,277 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 116,277 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 1 May 2012 112,513 miles

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

front cross member supporting radiaor rusting

lower wish bone forward mountings a little soft

o/s/f tyre wear very odd and uneven wear

Fail 24 Apr 2012 112,509 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both inner sills corroded and hole developing

front cross member supporting radiaor rusting

lower wish bone forward mountings a little soft

o/s/f tyre wear very odd and uneven wear

o/s/r of wheel arch rusted away

Pass 6 Jul 2011 108,125 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011

Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 101,944 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 93,990 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jun 2009 93,581 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 88,931 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 88,832 miles

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

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

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

long hand brake travel

rear brakes need attension

rear wheel arches slight rust

Pass 2 Jun 2007 83,268 miles

as previous vt 32

Fail 1 Jun 2007 83,250 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

corrosion to both inner and outer sills

corrosion to both rear inner wings

Pass 7 Jun 2006 79,283 miles

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
Full Mazda Bongo reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

N553 CBL is a 2005 Mazda Bongo in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2005 Mazda Bongo models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 133,806 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 N553 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 21 years old, this Mazda Bongo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of N553 CBL?

You can check the full history of N553 CBL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was N553 CBL registered?

N553 CBL is a 2005 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 18 January 2005.

Is N553 CBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N553 CBL shows 24 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does N553 CBL have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on N553 CBL. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.