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N691 CBL

2005 Mazda Bongo

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

217,277 mi
Last recorded217,277 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Mazda Bongo133,806 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN691 CBL
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2020 217,277 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 211,942 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 208,981 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2017 208,948 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2016 204,547 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 197,963 miles

front tyres close to limit

Pass 11 Mar 2014 190,372 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

underbody rusty

Fail 7 Mar 2014 190,364 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

underbody rusty

Pass 5 Mar 2013 182,718 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 182,718 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 174,421 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 164,050 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s/f inner sill and o/s/c sill heavy corrosion outside prescribed areas

underside corrosion

Pass 23 Mar 2011 164,050 miles

n/s/f inner sill and o/s/c sill heavy corrosion outside prescribed areas

underside corrosion

Pass 8 Mar 2010 157,187 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 144,575 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 137,957 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 137,957 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 119,602 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Mar 2006 104,594 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

offside front tyre has unknown object lodged in tread

offside rear link arm bottom bush perished

rear chassis box section very corroded on nearside

Pass 8 Mar 2006 104,594 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

offside front tyre has unknown object lodged in tread

offside rear link arm bottom bush perished

rear chassis box section very corroded on nearside

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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N691 CBL is a 2005 Mazda Bongo in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 N691 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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N691 CBL is a 2005 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 17 March 2005.

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