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P166 UCL

1996 Mazda Bongo

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

168,617 mi
Last recorded168,617 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 Mazda Bongo133,482 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP166 UCL
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 168,617 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2025 168,614 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2024 164,180 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 163,678 miles

Flexible part of exhaust system in poor condition. ( not blowing )

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 162,078 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 162,023 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Outer body sill corroded

braking system components corroded

exhaust system deteriorated

headlamp mask converters fitted

rear fog lamp deteriorated

under vehicle components corroded

Fail 19 Apr 2021 162,003 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier carrier clamp not fitted (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Outer body sill corroded

braking system components corroded

exhaust system deteriorated

headlamp mask converters fitted

rear fog lamp deteriorated

under vehicle components corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2019 162,001 miles

braking system components corroded

exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 15 Oct 2019 162,001 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength at outer sill & under vehicle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaiter split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under vehicle at out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaiter split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

braking system components corroded

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 15 Aug 2016 160,571 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2016 160,560 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.2.6)

Pass 1 May 2015 159,289 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 155,998 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

lower rad panel corroded

nsr alloy distorted on outer bead

nsr tyre bald on inner edge

oil light int on

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 30 Apr 2014 155,997 miles

Electrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

lower rad panel corroded

nsr alloy distorted on outer bead

nsr tyre bald on inner edge

oil light int on

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2013 151,522 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

abs sensor has rubbed through its outer sheathing where too small a wheel has been on in the past

collar off flexi on exhaust is loose and rattles at tickover , but system appears secure

fog light switch not labeled but works and illuminates

Fail 13 Feb 2013 151,522 miles

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

abs sensor has rubbed through its outer sheathing where too small a wheel has been on in the past

collar off flexi on exhaust is loose and rattles at tickover , but system appears secure

fog light switch not labeled but works and illuminates

Pass 14 Jul 2011 147,553 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2011 147,553 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 112,265 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 UCL is a 1996 Mazda Bongo in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 P166 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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P166 UCL is a 1996 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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