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P150 FFP

1996 Mazda Bongo

Silver Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

215,107 mi
Last recorded215,107 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 1996 Mazda Bongo133,482 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP150 FFP
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 215,107 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 211,937 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 207,195 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2023 206,366 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2022 199,001 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 180,343 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 165,647 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 146,779 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2019 146,779 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 135,831 miles

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

all tyres cracking 215/7015 c

Pass 3 Apr 2017 125,375 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear d cup bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both lower ball joints (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 3 Apr 2017 125,375 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear d cup bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both lower ball joints (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 114,927 miles

battery charge light on

Pass 9 Apr 2015 109,907 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 106,051 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 101,665 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 96,925 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 93,737 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 89,406 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 81,396 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 81,396 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2007 70,008 miles

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

O/S/F Wiper Blade split @ ends.

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

Undertray fitted.

Fail 19 Nov 2007 70,008 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Instrumentation Lights not working.

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

O/S/F Wiper Blade split @ ends.

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

Transmission Fluid leak.

Undertray fitted.

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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P150 FFP is a 1996 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 P150 FFP, 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 P150 FFP registered?

P150 FFP is a 1996 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 November 1996.

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