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P169 AHO

1996 Mazda Bongo

Maroon Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

158,971 mi
Last recorded158,971 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2017
Typical for 1996 Mazda Bongo133,482 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP169 AHO
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1996
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 12 Jul 2017 158,971 miles

Nearside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded body sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded body sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded body sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded body sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

rear seat used as a bed, seat belts not in use.

Pass 20 Jul 2016 155,132 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 155,132 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 150,626 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2015 150,626 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 144,230 miles

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 15 Jul 2014 144,230 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 138,117 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2013 138,117 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 132,351 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 128,995 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 119,577 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 104,830 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2009 104,826 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

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

Fail 30 Jul 2008 93,416 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

STEERING WHEEL COVER LOOSE.OIL LEAKS.GENERAL MINOR PLAY STEERING/SUSPENSION.O/S/R+N/S/R BUMP STOP MISSING.R SEAT BELTS-ODD COMBINATION?

Pass 30 Jul 2008 93,416 miles

STEERING WHEEL COVER LOOSE.OIL LEAKS.GENERAL MINOR PLAY STEERING/SUSPENSION.O/S/R+N/S/R BUMP STOP MISSING.R SEAT BELTS-ODD COMBINATION?

Pass 4 Jul 2007 83,784 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 83,256 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

N/S/R BUMP STOP MISSING GENERAL WEAR STEERING/SUSPENSION DAMAGE N/S/F TYRE WALL EMISSIONS HIGH O/S/R DISC CORRODED

Pass 19 Jul 2006 70,838 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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P169 AHO is a 1996 Mazda Bongo in Maroon with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 P169 AHO, 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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P169 AHO is a 1996 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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