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P168 CRN

1996 Mazda Bongo

Silver Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

114,459 mi
Last recorded114,459 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 1996 Mazda Bongo133,482 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP168 CRN
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 114,459 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 112,339 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2024 112,662 miles

Nearside Front Inner sill corrosion

Nearside Rear Inner sill corrosion

Pass 15 Mar 2023 110,557 miles

All copper brake pipes corroded

General corrosion to underside and exterior of vehicle

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 109,758 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

signs of slight corrosion throughout relevant to age of vehicle

Pass 19 Mar 2021 108,513 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2021 108,486 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel leaking on and around engine (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting marked in yellow (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting marked in yellow (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 107,386 miles

NS REAR TYRE HAS SMALL CRACKS IN TREAD

OS FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR LINK RUBBER DETERIATED ADVISE TO REPLACE

OS FRONT TYRE HAS SMALL CUT INTREAD

OS NS INNER SILLS SHOWING SIGNS OF CORROSION

SLIGHT OIL LEAKS ON ENGINE

Pass 14 Mar 2019 106,319 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 105,041 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 103,423 miles

REAR EXHAUST MOUNTS SPLIT EXHAUST TAIL PIPE MISSING

Fail 2 Mar 2017 103,423 miles

Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance OS NS (1.1.A.3d)

REAR EXHAUST MOUNTS SPLIT EXHAUST TAIL PIPE MISSING

Pass 10 Mar 2016 101,267 miles

EXHAUST TAIL PIPE MISSING

Fail 5 Mar 2015 99,039 miles

NS REAR TYRE WORN CLOSE TO LIMIT REAR EXHAUST TAIL PIPE MISSING REAR PADS WORN ADVISE TO REPLACE OIL LEAKS ON ENGINE

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

REAR FOG LAMP REPAIRED ADVISE TO REPLACE

Pass 5 Mar 2015 99,039 miles

NS REAR TYRE WORN CLOSE TO LIMIT REAR EXHAUST TAIL PIPE MISSING REAR PADS WORN ADVISE TO REPLACE OIL LEAKS ON ENGINE

REAR FOG LAMP REPAIRED ADVISE TO REPLACE

Pass 26 Feb 2014 96,798 miles

REAR EXHAUST MOUNT SPLIT

Pass 4 Mar 2013 94,168 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 88,761 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2012 88,761 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 83,499 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 76,681 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 68,758 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 63,931 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 56,705 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 56,705 miles

Offside Front Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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P168 CRN is a 1996 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 P168 CRN, 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 P168 CRN registered?

P168 CRN is a 1996 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is P168 CRN safe to buy?

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