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N146 CBL

1995 Mazda Bongo

Black Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2025
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

107,845 mi
Last recorded107,845 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2024
Typical for 1995 Mazda Bongo135,909 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN146 CBL
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2024 107,845 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all underside has been welded alot of times (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced holed and corroded outside prescribed areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced roof very rusty (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2024 107,811 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier both (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake performance unable to be tested due to n/s/f brake pipe (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all underside has been welded alot of times (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced holed and corroded outside prescribed areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced roof very rusty (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 107,779 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2023 107,778 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working h/level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2022 107,769 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower suspension arm mounting prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced rear exhaust mounting area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspension arm prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired previous welding (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut top prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front inner sill corroded

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut top prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front inner sill corroded

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

Offside Rear inner arch corroded

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 105,619 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch holed but not in a prescribed area

all welding repairs heavily under sealed

Fail 9 Aug 2021 105,570 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch holed but not in a prescribed area

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 100,558 miles

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

Offside Rear half shaft oil seal leaking

under side rusty

Fail 7 Aug 2020 100,521 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear half shaft oil seal leaking

under side rusty

Pass 26 Sep 2019 99,900 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 3 Jul 2014 99,900 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 99,900 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 99,900 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2013 99,900 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Suspension arm locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Fail 6 Jun 2013 99,900 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 99,900 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2009 99,900 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 99,900 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 95,153 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 143,429 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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N146 CBL is a 1995 Mazda Bongo in Black with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 N146 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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N146 CBL is a 1995 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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