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N792 CBL

2005 Mazda Bongo

Blue Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

160,203 mi
Last recorded160,203 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda Bongo133,806 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN792 CBL
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 160,203 miles

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

Offside Front tyre stepped on inner edge

underside corrosion

Pass 26 Sep 2024 158,042 miles

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

undersides corrosion

Pass 8 Sep 2023 155,506 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 153,447 miles

steering rack damp

Pass 9 Sep 2021 150,504 miles

both front sills heavy corrosion

underside corrosion

Pass 27 Aug 2020 147,463 miles

patches of underside corrosion

Pass 10 Sep 2019 143,480 miles

Nearside Outer sill holed outside prescribed areas

patches of corrosion

Pass 19 Sep 2018 137,407 miles

underside corrosion

Pass 7 Sep 2017 132,449 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 128,486 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 124,088 miles

patches of corrosion

Pass 24 Sep 2014 118,782 miles

patches of corrosion

Fail 6 Aug 2014 118,443 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

rear exhaust corroded and weak

Pass 17 Jul 2013 110,954 miles

Oil leak

Fail 11 Jul 2012 102,584 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

small patches of corrosion

Pass 11 Jul 2012 102,584 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

small patches of corrosion

Pass 11 Jul 2011 97,437 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 92,530 miles

age cracking to rubbers

chips in screen

different size tyres front to rear

surface corrosion to underside of vechicle

Pass 10 Aug 2009 87,171 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 77,967 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 68,024 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 58,565 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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N792 CBL is a 2005 Mazda Bongo in Blue with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 N792 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 N792 CBL registered?

N792 CBL is a 2005 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 16 August 2005.

Is N792 CBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N792 CBL shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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