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M888 BPS

1996 Mazda Bongo

Purple Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

175,009 mi
Last recorded175,009 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Mazda Bongo133,482 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM888 BPS
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 175,009 miles

Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

HEAVILY UNDERSEALED

Offside Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security HOLE OUT WITH 30 CM ON SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

VARIOUS PARTS WELDED

Fail 9 Jun 2026 175,004 miles

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

HEAVILY UNDERSEALED

Offside Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security HOLE OUT WITH 30 CM ON SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

VARIOUS PARTS WELDED

Pass 19 Jun 2025 171,258 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 165,971 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2018 165,971 miles

Front Brake hose excessively damaged Nearside and offside brake hose ferule ends corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2017 165,132 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 152,141 miles

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre wearing thin also cracked and perished on edges

Fail 4 Aug 2014 152,132 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system in poor condition

offside rear tyre wearing thin also cracked and perished on edges

Pass 7 Mar 2013 150,069 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 132,340 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 116,442 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 93,738 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

both front tyres, treads slightly deteriorated

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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M888 BPS is a 1996 Mazda Bongo in Purple with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 M888 BPS, 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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What year was M888 BPS registered?

M888 BPS is a 1996 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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