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N727 CBL

1996 Mazda Bongo Friendee

White Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

116,307 mi
Last recorded116,307 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2024
Typical for 1996 Mazda Bongo Friendee141,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN727 CBL
MakeMazda
ModelBongo Friendee
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2024 116,307 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 25 May 2024 116,284 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength upper inner arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill and inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing @ limit also all tyres 8-9 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

corrosion through n/s inner and outer sills but not yet in prescribed areas also corrosion starting o/s/r chassis but not yet to excess

Pass 17 May 2023 111,949 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 May 2022 119,472 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 25 Apr 2022 119,472 miles

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting marked (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 28 May 2021 108,150 miles
Fail 19 May 2021 108,149 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front fog light not working

Pass 24 Mar 2020 106,078 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside rear inner sill corroded and holed but not in any prescribed areas

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

Fail 23 Mar 2020 106,076 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside rear inner sill corroded and holed but not in any prescribed areas

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 104,511 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill backing panel/sill damaged and corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished/deteriorated (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both sides front sill backing panels/out rigger points corroded and holed not prescribed areas also with jacking damage

exhaust system tatty/corroded

Fail 29 Mar 2019 104,511 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill backing panel/sill damaged and corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished/deteriorated (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both sides front sill backing panels/out rigger points corroded and holed not prescribed areas also with jacking damage

exhaust system tatty/corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2018 100,929 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 97,555 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 95,065 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 92,324 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 89,550 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 89,550 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 84,074 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 81,742 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 81,742 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 5 Mar 2011 79,222 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 75,378 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 72,472 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 79,454 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2007 67,204 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 63,352 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda Bongo Friendee?

Based on 13,340 MOT tests across 1,062 vehicles.

70.6%
Pass Rate
4,903
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
1,062
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 259
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 250
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 227
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 198
Stop lamp not working 162
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N727 CBL is a 1996 Mazda Bongo Friendee in White with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

Across all 1996 Mazda Bongo Friendee models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 141,324 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda Bongo Friendee fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 259 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N727 CBL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda Bongo Friendee typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 30 years old, this Mazda Bongo Friendee is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N727 CBL is a 1996 Mazda Bongo Friendee, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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