MAZDA BONGO N883CBL has 32 MOTs

Has MOT
Has Tax

This 1995 MAZDA BONGO has Passed 19 MOTs and Failed 13 times since 2006

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 263,902 miles 6 months ago on Tuesday 18th November 2025 at 09:47.

The current MOT will expire in 6 months on Tuesday 17th November 2026.

The current Tax will expire in 7 months on Tuesday 1st December 2026.

N883CBL MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED17TH NOVEMBER 2026263,902 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened Trailing Arm. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened Trailing Arm. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Underside Extensively Covered In Underseal Including All Suspension Components.
FAILED5TH NOVEMBER 2025263,882 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Vehicle Structure Or Chassis Has Excessive Corrosion, Seriously Affecting Its Strength Within 30cm Of A Body Mounting Inner & Outer Sill Holed Adjacent To Rear Trailing Arm Fwd Mount. (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  2. DANGEROUS - Nearside Rear Vehicle Structure Or Chassis Has Excessive Corrosion To The Extent That Overall Security Or Stability Of The Body Is Impaired Chassis Leg Above Rear Spring Holed. (6.2.2 (d) (ii))
  3. DANGEROUS - Offside Rear Vehicle Structure Or Chassis Has Excessive Corrosion To The Extent That Overall Security Or Stability Of The Body Is Impaired Chassis Leg Above Rear Spring Holed. (6.2.2 (d) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened Trailing Arm. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened Trailing Arm. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Underside Extensively Covered In Underseal Including All Suspension Components.
FAILED28TH MARCH 2025263,845 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Front Integral Body Structure Corroded To The Extent That The Rigidity Of The Assembly Is Significantly Reduced Crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Integral Body Structure Corroded To The Extent That The Rigidity Of The Assembly Is Significantly Reduced Multiple Holes Offside And Nearside Sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Integral Body Structure Corroded To The Extent That The Rigidity Of The Assembly Is Significantly Reduced Crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Hole In Body Panel Due To Corrosion. Not Likely To Cause Injury
  5. MAJOR - Headlamp Aim Unable To Be Tested Main Beam Stuck On; Switch Faulty (4.1.2 (b))
  6. MINOR - Headlamp Switch Does Not Immediately Illuminate All Dipped Beam Headlamps (4.1.3 (a))
  7. MAJOR - Battery Insecure And Likely To Fall From Carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
  8. MAJOR - Offside Front Steering Rack Gaiter Missing Or No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  9. MAJOR - Nearside Front Lower Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Excessively Worn Dust Covers Upper And Lower Split Not Preventing Ingress (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. MAJOR - Nearside Front Outer Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Split Or Insecure, No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
PASSED19TH APRIL 202424TH APRIL 2025262,500 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Vehicle Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Front X-Member / Radiator Mount Is Corroded
FAILED15TH APRIL 2024262,500 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Headlamp Not Working On Dipped Beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Headlamp Not Working On Main Beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Headlamp Has A Product On The Light Source So That The Light Output Is Severely Reduced (4.1.4 (b))
  4. MAJOR - Rear Fog Lamp Switch Inoperative (4.5.3 (a))
  5. MAJOR - Offside Steering Rack Gaiter Missing Or No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  6. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Inner Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Excessively Corroded Significantly Reducing Structural Strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  7. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Inner Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Excessively Corroded Significantly Reducing Structural Strength Wheel Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Vehicle Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  9. ADVISORY - Front X-Member / Radiator Mount Is Corroded
PASSED25TH APRIL 202324TH APRIL 2024259,870 MI
FAILED12TH APRIL 2023259,870 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Front Outer Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Split Or Insecure, No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Rear Inner Integral Body Structure Corroded To The Extent That The Rigidity Of The Assembly Is Significantly Reduced Wheel Arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Outer Integral Body Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Inner Integral Body Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Vehicle Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Vehicle Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  7. DANGEROUS - Nearside Rear Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. DANGEROUS - Offside Front Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  10. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  11. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
PASSED3RD MARCH 20222ND MARCH 2023255,659 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Outer Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced Wheelarch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Vehicle Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Vehicle Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Rear Vehicle Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced X Member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
PASSED10TH FEBRUARY 20219TH FEBRUARY 2022250,859 MI
FAILED9TH FEBRUARY 2021250,859 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
PASSED4TH FEBRUARY 20203RD FEBRUARY 2021247,776 KM
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Passenger Seat(s) Missing At Time Of Test
FAILED3RD FEBRUARY 2020247,776 KM
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Headlamp Aim Projected Beam Image Is Obviously Incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  2. MAJOR - Front Subframe Mounting Prescribed Area Excessively Corroded Significantly Reducing Structural Strength Crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Inner Sill Corroded
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Inner Sill Corroded
  5. MAJOR - Offside Rear Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Excessively Corroded Significantly Reducing Structural Strength Outer Sill And Sill End Panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  6. MAJOR - Offside Rear Seat Belt Anchorage Prescribed Area Strength Or Continuity Significantly Reduced Wheel Arch Liner To Chassis (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  7. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Towbar Excessively Corroded Within 30cm Of Towbar Mounting Crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))
  8. MAJOR - Offside Rear Towbar Excessively Corroded Within 30cm Of Towbar Mounting Crossmember And Floor Area (6.1.6 (i) (i))
  9. ADVISORY - Fuel Pump Damp
  10. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Outer Face Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  11. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Disc Worn, But Not Excessively Outer Face Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))
PASSED5TH SEPTEMBER 20184TH SEPTEMBER 2019246,708 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Integral Body Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced Inner Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Integral Body Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced Inner Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  3. MINOR - Nearside Headlamp Lens Slightly Defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  4. MINOR - Offside Headlamp Lens Slightly Defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Subframe Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  7. ADVISORY - Rear Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
FAILED28TH AUGUST 2018246,705 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Integral Body Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced Inner Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Integral Body Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced Inner Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  3. MINOR - Nearside Headlamp Lens Slightly Defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  4. MINOR - Offside Headlamp Lens Slightly Defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  5. MAJOR - Power Steering Component Leaking (2.1.5 (a))
  6. MAJOR - Nearside Front Subframe Mounting Prescribed Area Excessively Corroded Significantly Reducing Structural Strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  7. MAJOR - Offside Front Subframe Mounting Prescribed Area Excessively Corroded Significantly Reducing Structural Strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Subframe Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  9. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Towbar Excessively Corroded Within 30cm Of Towbar Mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
  10. MAJOR - Nearside Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Excessively Damaged Or Deteriorated So That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  11. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  12. ADVISORY - Rear Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
PASSED2ND AUGUST 201725TH AUGUST 2018240,012 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Vehicle Structure Has Slight Corrosion (6.1.b.2)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Vehicle Structure Has Slight Corrosion (6.1.b.2)
  3. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Delaminated But Not Likely To Be Misread (6.3.1d)
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Registration Plate Delaminated But Not Likely To Be Misread (6.3.1d)
PASSED26TH AUGUST 201625TH AUGUST 2017237,612 KM
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (7.1.2)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Wheel Arch Corroded
  3. ADVISORY - Headlamp Deteriorated But Light Output Not Reduced Both (1.7.5a)
  4. ADVISORY - Rack Damp
PASSED20TH JULY 201519TH JULY 2016233,915 MI
PASSED27TH AUGUST 201426TH AUGUST 2015226,738 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
PASSED6TH AUGUST 201326TH AUGUST 2014222,103 KM
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.2.c.1c)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Subframe Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive (2.4.a.3)
FAILED6TH AUGUST 2013222,103 KM
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Excessively Deteriorated So That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.4.g.2)
  2. FAIL - Offside Rear Suspension Spring Mounting Prescribed Area Is Excessively Corroded (2.4.a.3)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.2.c.1c)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Subframe Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive (2.4.a.3)
PASSED7TH AUGUST 201226TH AUGUST 2013216,198 KM
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.2.c.1c)
FAILED6TH AUGUST 2012216,198 KM
 
  1. FAIL - Front Headlamp Adversely Affected By The Operation Of Another Lamp (1.7.5c)
  2. FAIL - Front Front Position Lamp(s) Adversely Affected By The Operation Of Another Lamp (1.1.a.3f)
  3. FAIL - 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)
  4. FAIL - 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)
  5. FAIL - 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)
  6. FAIL - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Excessively Deteriorated So That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.4.g.2)
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  8. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.2.c.1c)
PASSED24TH AUGUST 201126TH AUGUST 2012209,008 KM
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. USER ENTERED - Rear Seat Folded Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belts
FAILED22ND AUGUST 2011209,008 KM
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Front Front Suspension Has Excessive Play In A Lower Suspension Ball Joint (2.5.b.1a)
  2. FAIL - Offside Rear Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Excessively Corroded (2.4.a.3)
  3. FAIL - Steering System Excessively Tight (2.2.d.1)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  5. USER ENTERED - Rear Seat Folded Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belts
PASSED27TH AUGUST 201026TH AUGUST 2011198,017 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 10mm Circle Within Zone 'a' (8.3.1a)
FAILED26TH JUNE 2009193,224 MI
 
  1. PRS - Offside Registration Plate Lamp Not Working (1.1.5c)
PASSED26TH JUNE 200925TH JUNE 2010193,224 MI
PASSED9TH AUGUST 200814TH AUGUST 2009187,926 MI
FAILED7TH AUGUST 2008187,858 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Position Lamp(s) Not Working (1.1.a.3b)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Has Excessive Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
  3. FAIL - Offside Rear Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Has Excessive Play In A Pin/bush (2.4.g.2)
  4. FAIL - Centre Exhaust Has Part Of The System Excessively Deteriorated (7.1.1a)
  5. FAIL - Emissions Not Tested (7.0)
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Has Slight Play In A Pin/bush (2.4.g.2)
  7. USER ENTERED - Adv Exhaust Rear Corroded
  8. USER ENTERED - Adv Unable To See Thickness Of Rear Brake Pads
PASSED15TH AUGUST 200714TH AUGUST 2008178,659 MI
PASSED19TH JUNE 200626TH JUNE 2007156,008 MI
FAILED19TH JUNE 2006156,008 MI
 
  1. PRS - Offside Front Windscreen Wiper Blade Deteriorated (8.2.2)
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

N883CBL Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 59% | MOT Failure Rate: 41%

N883CBL MOT Comments

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N883CBL Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 263,902 miles | Average yearly mileage: 8,797 miles

N883CBL FAQs

This Mazda Bongo with registration N883CBL was manufactured on Sunday 31st December 1995 so it is currently 30 years old. Its colour is Green and it has a 2.5 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 263,902 miles, so this Mazda has travelled an average of 8,797 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 32 MOTs on record for this Mazda Bongo beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2006. We can see 13 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means N883CBL has a 59% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Mazda Bongo has had 63 Advisories, 3 PRS Notices, 5 Minor, 29 Major, 4 Dangerous and 16 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Mazda Bongo is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 7 months on Tuesday 1st December 2026 .

Does N883CBL have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Friday 15th May 2026 N883CBL does have an active MOT. Read more

Is N883CBL Taxed?

Yes, as of Friday 15th May 2026 N883CBL does have Tax. Read more

When does N883CBL Tax expire?

The current Tax for N883CBL will expire in 7 months on Tuesday 1st December 2026. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does N883CBL MOT expire?

The current MOT for N883CBL will expire in 6 months on Tuesday 17th November 2026. Read more

When did N883CBL have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for N883CBL was on Tuesday 18th November 2025 at 09:47. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has N883CBL Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 32 MOTs on record for N883CBL we can see 19 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has N883CBL Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 32 MOTs on record for N883CBL we can see 13 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 59% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is N883CBL?

N883CBL is registered as a 1995 Mazda Bongo. Read more

How many miles has N883CBL done?

The odometer reading for N883CBL at the last MOT in November 2025 was 263,902 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 8,797 miles per year. Read more

How old is N883CBL?

The vehicle N883CBL was manufactured in 1995 so it is currently 30 years old. It was first registered on Sunday 31st December 1995. Read more

What colour is N883CBL?

The official colour of N883CBL is recorded as Green. Read more

What engine does N883CBL have?

N883CBL has a 2.5 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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