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N844 CBL

1995 Mazda Bongo

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2026
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

187,150 mi
Last recorded187,150 miles
Recorded on29 May 2025
Typical for 1995 Mazda Bongo135,909 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN844 CBL
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 29 May 2025 187,150 miles

Coolant leak ()

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))

Underbody heavily Schultz

Pass 21 Jul 2023 183,679 miles

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

Nearside Rear lamp lense slight damage

Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corroded/heavily undersealed (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2023 183,679 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member under radiator (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear lamp lense slight damage

Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corroded/heavily undersealed (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Fail 5 May 2023 183,411 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested TAPPLEY METER TO BE USED, NOT SAFE TO DO SO WITH TIGHT STEERING (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced LOWER CROSSMEMBER (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced OUTER SILL CORRODED (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILL CORRODED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced CHASSIS LEG (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced OUT RIGGERS (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced INNER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced OUTTER SILL CORROSION (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective DOESNT RELESE UNDER PRESSURE (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired INNER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced CHASSIS LEG (FIBER GLASS) (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced OUT RIGGERS (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired OUTER SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired UPPER WHEEL ARCH HAS BEEN FIBERGLASED (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Steering column universal joint deformed to the extent that steering is affected STEERING VERRY TIGHT TO TURN FROM STEERING WHEEL (2.1.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear ALL REAR SEATBELTS NOT TESTED AS UNACSESABLE

Pass 30 Dec 2021 182,101 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 177,635 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Underside heavily undersealed

Undertrays fitted

Fail 18 May 2020 177,589 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust silencer insecure back box (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Electrical wiring inadequately secured earth strap near fuel tank (4.11 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

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

rear chassis heavily corroded/hole more than 30cm from suspension mount

vehicle struggles to idle

Pass 8 Jul 2019 175,912 miles

oil leak

unable to inspect repairs coverd in underseal

Fail 1 Jul 2019 175,622 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit battery to big for vehicle (4.13 (a) (ii))

Fuel system component leaking pump has got silicone on the back (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front pads low

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear 1/4 corroded and holed

Nearside Rear inner sill holed

Nearside Rear inner wheel arch holed

Offside Rear 1/4 corroded and holed

Offside Rear inner sill holed

body damage

oil leaks

Fail 20 May 2019 175,614 miles

Headlamp aim too low n/s and o/s (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front fog light not working.

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear cross member corroded.

Pass 17 May 2018 172,549 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear cross member corroded.

Fail 9 May 2018 172,544 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front cross member,under radiator. (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak ()

Rear cross member corroded.

Pass 6 Jun 2017 170,702 miles

Offside Rear sill to floor corroded

Front cross member under radiator corroded.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge worn. (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

slight fluid leak from power steering rack.

Fail 12 May 2017 170,688 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on edge

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside outer sill corroded

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

rear crossmember corroded

Pass 17 May 2016 167,692 miles

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

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

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

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

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

dampness around o/s rack gaitor

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

oil leak

Fail 12 May 2016 167,692 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

dampness around o/s rack gaitor

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

oil leak

Pass 14 May 2015 157,964 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 157,964 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

o/s/f headlight reflector starting to fade, oil leaks underneth, exhaust pipe going into rear exhasut box starting to crack at joint

Pass 7 May 2014 144,061 miles

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

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 11 May 2013 131,952 miles

front pads starting to get low, look low, discs corroded, rear valance corroded, sills sill to floors , front floors to sills all corroded,

Fail 3 May 2013 131,649 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front pads starting to get low, look low, discs corroded, rear valance corroded, sills sill to floors , front floors to sills all corroded,

Pass 18 Apr 2012 125,481 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 125,190 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 116,463 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 108,351 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 100,137 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2008 92,337 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 81,393 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 76,614 miles

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

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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N844 CBL is a 1995 Mazda Bongo in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

Across all 1995 Mazda Bongo models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.5% with a typical mileage of 135,909 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N844 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 31 years old, this Mazda Bongo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N844 CBL is a 1995 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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