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P132 FTA

1996 Mazda Bongo

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

233,103 mi
Last recorded233,103 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2018
Typical for 1996 Mazda Bongo133,482 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP132 FTA
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 28 Nov 2018 233,103 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 231,458 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2017 231,455 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 228,906 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 222,814 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 19 Nov 2015 222,812 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 215,573 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 201,653 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 192,341 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 178,872 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 170,575 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 170,564 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 165,248 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 165,244 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 158,542 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

limited reserve travel on the handbrake

Pass 11 Dec 2007 148,853 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 148,843 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2006 139,089 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2005 130,750 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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P132 FTA is a 1996 Mazda Bongo in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 P132 FTA, 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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P132 FTA is a 1996 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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