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P141 LRD

1996 Mazda Bongo

Green Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

169,813 mi
Last recorded169,813 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2014
Typical for 1996 Mazda Bongo133,482 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP141 LRD
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2014 169,813 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 9 Jan 2014 168,838 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 152,356 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 144,082 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 134,652 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 134,636 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jan 2010 123,224 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

o/s/f headlamp has a slightly reduced light output due to water ingress

rust hole in n/s/f inner wing

Fail 6 Jan 2010 123,152 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

o/s/f headlamp has a slightly reduced light output due to water ingress

rust hole in n/s/f inner wing

Pass 17 Nov 2008 116,681 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 105,709 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 105,709 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

front offside tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Oct 2006 105,609 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 105,609 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Aug 2005 101,934 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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P141 LRD is a 1996 Mazda Bongo in Green with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 P141 LRD, 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 P141 LRD registered?

P141 LRD is a 1996 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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