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N782 CBL

1996 Mazda Bongo

Silver Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

283,622 mi
Last recorded283,622 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2016
Typical for 1996 Mazda Bongo133,482 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN782 CBL
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2016 283,622 miles

underbody undersealed heavilly making inspection difficult

Fail 1 Dec 2016 283,616 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings within 30 cm of rear spring (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wheel arch within 30 cm of strut mount (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 278,210 miles

Both rear halfshaft seals weeping

Nearside Rear Tyre age cracking slightly.

Nearside front diff seal weeping.

general underbody corrosion and holed (not within 30cm) in various places.

Pass 9 Sep 2014 276,378 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 274,290 miles

all vehicle heavily undersealrd passed as seen

both rear inner skirts corroding not in prescribed area

Pass 14 Aug 2012 267,175 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 250,852 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 250,852 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 241,799 miles

Centre Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Fail 14 Jul 2010 241,799 miles

Centre Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 229,928 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Fail 16 Jul 2009 229,928 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 211,405 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Jul 2007 196,241 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 166,003 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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N782 CBL is a 1996 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1996 Mazda Bongo models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.9% with a typical mileage of 133,482 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 N782 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 30 years old, this Mazda Bongo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N782 CBL registered?

N782 CBL is a 1996 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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