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N928 CBL

1996 Mazda Bongo

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

119,570 mi
Last recorded119,570 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 1996 Mazda Bongo133,482 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN928 CBL
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 119,570 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2025 119,568 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill (2.1.2 (e) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2024 119,508 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 119,469 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2023 119,467 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Centre outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2022 119,228 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 118,908 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2021 118,905 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2020 117,123 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2020 117,123 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 115,163 miles

corrosion in progress

Fail 11 Jun 2019 115,163 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Stop lamp(s) not working n/s + o/s rear brake lights not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

corrosion in progress

Pass 14 Jun 2018 114,718 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 112,345 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 112,345 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working n/s + o/s front (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 110,900 miles

Offside Front air bag light not illuminating

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 104,766 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 16 Feb 2015 104,742 miles

Offside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 102,682 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 102,617 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 100,843 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 25 Feb 2013 100,842 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Mar 2012 97,947 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2011 90,989 miles

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Jan 2011 90,989 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 83,592 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)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 76,251 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 71,710 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 66,258 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2007 66,258 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 58,048 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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N928 CBL is a 1996 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 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 N928 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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N928 CBL is a 1996 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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