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P125 UCL

1996 Mazda Bongo

Silver Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2025
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

173,643 mi
Last recorded173,643 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2024
Typical for 1996 Mazda Bongo133,482 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP125 UCL
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2024 173,643 miles

general under body corrosion

Pass 11 Nov 2023 173,494 miles

Offside Inner sill has slight corrosion

general under body corrosion

Pass 28 Nov 2022 170,302 miles

under side corrosion

Fail 22 Nov 2022 170,301 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 168,372 miles

CORROSION ON BOTH FRONT INNER SILLS

Pass 26 Nov 2020 167,373 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2020 167,372 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2019 163,942 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

corrosion to both inner & outer sills & rear arches

Fail 9 May 2019 163,942 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

corrosion to both inner & outer sills & rear arches

Pass 16 May 2018 159,301 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2018 159,301 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Battery insecure (1.9.1) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing buckle missing (5.1.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 May 2017 155,202 miles

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

O/S inner sill corroded

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

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Pass 24 May 2016 149,715 miles

nearside rear tyre worn to limit

offside rear tyre worn low

Pass 5 May 2015 133,256 miles

battery loose in battery tray

spare wheel not properly secured

Fail 5 May 2015 133,256 miles

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

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

battery loose in battery tray

spare wheel not properly secured

Pass 16 May 2014 123,047 miles

Oil leak

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

n/s/f shock slightly damp

rear brake pads getting low

Fail 13 May 2014 122,947 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

n/s/f shock slightly damp

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 15 May 2013 114,667 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

nearside and offside headlights image poor

rear fog light output poor

Fail 15 May 2013 114,667 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside and offside headlights image poor

rear fog light output poor

Pass 21 May 2012 102,798 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Fail 21 May 2012 102,798 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 26 May 2011 90,989 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 90,985 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2010 88,684 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 84,909 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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P125 UCL is a 1996 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 P125 UCL, 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 P125 UCL registered?

P125 UCL is a 1996 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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