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P166 GTA

1996 Mazda Bongo

Black Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

164,704 mi
Last recorded164,704 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2014
Typical for 1996 Mazda Bongo133,482 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP166 GTA
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2014 164,704 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 146,749 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r bump stop missing

Fail 15 Mar 2013 146,746 miles

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

Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

n/s/r bump stop missing

Pass 16 Mar 2012 130,927 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 118,530 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 107,186 miles

front brake discs slight wear.

n/s/f track rod end dust boot split

part of centre rear stop lamp inop

rear brake discs scorred

Pass 5 Mar 2009 96,995 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 96,995 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 5 Sep 2008 96,432 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 86,390 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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P166 GTA is a 1996 Mazda Bongo in Black with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P166 GTA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P166 GTA registered?

P166 GTA is a 1996 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 March 1996.

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