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N847 CBL

2005 Mazda Bongo

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

142,743 mi
Last recorded142,743 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Mazda Bongo133,806 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN847 CBL
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2024 142,743 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2023 142,561 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced arch x2 (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 21 Jun 2022 141,549 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 137,438 miles

body surface corrosion

surface cracks in all tyres

Pass 30 Jun 2020 130,538 miles

body surface corrosion

Pass 14 May 2019 127,376 miles

rear brake discs slightly corroded/ pitted

Pass 15 May 2018 124,936 miles

rear brake discs slightly corroded/ pitted

Fail 15 May 2018 124,936 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member (2.4.A.3)

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

coolant leak

rear brake discs slightly corroded/ pitted

Pass 18 May 2017 119,446 miles

both headlamps poor pattern

front cross member and o/s inner sill corroded

n/s/f tyre slightly perished

rear anti roll bar bushes slightly deteriorated

rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 13 May 2016 113,120 miles

Nearside Front Outer tyre side wall cracking

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 13 May 2016 113,120 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar missing D bush missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Outer tyre side wall cracking

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 103,765 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

light wiper mark on windscreen

Pass 8 Jul 2014 101,289 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Fail 7 Jul 2014 101,288 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 suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 96,379 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 90,769 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

n/s rear tyre inner sidewall perrished [ advise to replace a s a p

o/s inner screen wash inoperative at front

rear brake discs pitted o/s n/side

Fail 19 Apr 2012 90,769 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Standard fitment seat belt missing

n/s rear tyre inner sidewall perrished [ advise to replace a s a p

o/s inner screen wash inoperative at front

rear brake discs pitted o/s n/side

Pass 6 May 2011 87,424 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 79,746 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 76,783 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 74,264 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 72,151 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 69,183 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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N847 CBL is a 2005 Mazda Bongo in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 N847 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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N847 CBL is a 2005 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 17 May 2005.

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