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N656 CBL

2005 Mazda Bongo

White Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

196,417 mi
Last recorded196,417 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda Bongo133,806 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN656 CBL
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 14 Aug 2025 196,417 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

underside corrosion

Pass 22 Aug 2024 192,142 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

underside corrosion

Pass 9 Aug 2023 187,222 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 180,417 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 175,509 miles

underside corrosioon

Pass 28 Jul 2020 169,149 miles

underside corrosion

Pass 16 Aug 2019 165,591 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 157,983 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 152,056 miles

chips in screen

patches of corrosion

Pass 25 Aug 2016 144,834 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 136,911 miles

patches of underside corrosion

Pass 21 Aug 2014 129,985 miles

patches of corrosion

Pass 2 Apr 2012 126,110 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 121,826 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 117,077 miles

front brake discs edges slightly rusty

rear anti-roll bar bushes worn

windscreen slight damage

Pass 7 Apr 2009 114,394 miles

slight play rear anti-roll bar bushes

Pass 3 Apr 2008 110,950 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 105,970 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 96,239 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
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N656 CBL is a 2005 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 N656 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.

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What year was N656 CBL registered?

N656 CBL is a 2005 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 19 April 2005.

Is N656 CBL safe to buy?

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