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P169 AYG

1996 Mazda Bongo

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

161,283 mi
Last recorded161,283 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 1996 Mazda Bongo133,482 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP169 AYG
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 161,283 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2025 161,212 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2024 161,207 miles
Fail 22 May 2024 161,207 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2023 153,928 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2023 153,883 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger and inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear chassis near springs shock mountings (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension arms sub frames axles and coil springs (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 152,360 miles

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

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides, chassis near front mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front position lamps predominantly white light with a blue tinge

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis near spring/shock mountings (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All arms, frames, axles and springs (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2022 152,360 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides, chassis near front mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front position lamps predominantly white light with a blue tinge

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis near spring/shock mountings (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All arms, frames, axles and springs (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 147,722 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front outrigger corroded underneath sealant

areas sealed over-unable to inspect fully

some corrosion to suspension components

Pass 14 Mar 2020 144,529 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2019 139,424 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2017 136,188 miles

All welding repairs heavily undersealed.

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Chassis corroded.

Nearside Outer sill corroded.

Nearside Rear Chassis corroded.

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Under sill rusted and holed but outside prescribed area.

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Chassis corroded.

Offside Outer sill corroded.

Offside Rear Chassis corroded.

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Under sill rusted and holed but outside prescribed area.

Vehicle underside has underseal in various places.

Wetness of oil on steering rack.

Fail 13 Jul 2017 136,168 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Under sill. ( Not fully welded). (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured Chassis in centre of coil spring top seat. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Under sill. ( Not fully weded) (2.4.A.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Chassis corroded.

Nearside Outer sill corroded.

Nearside Rear Chassis corroded.

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Under sill rusted and holed but outside prescribed area.

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Chassis corroded.

Offside Outer sill corroded.

Offside Rear Chassis corroded.

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Under sill rusted and holed but outside prescribed area.

Rear silencer corroded.

Vehicle underside has underseal in various places.

Wetness of oil on steering rack.

Pass 18 Jun 2016 132,075 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

some areas sealed over-unable to inspect fully

Pass 12 Jun 2015 129,731 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside rear sill corroded

welded repairs sealed over-unable to inspect fully

Pass 24 Jun 2014 128,055 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 127,097 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside and offside sills corroded and holed not in prescribed area

Fail 28 Jun 2013 127,097 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside and offside sills corroded and holed not in prescribed area

Pass 28 Jun 2012 120,269 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 25 Jun 2012 120,269 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 113,570 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 113,566 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 104,811 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 91,947 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 76,255 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 62,075 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

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

all tyres on limit

both rear bottom shocker bushes slightly worn

front brakes slightly juddering

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 AYG is a 1996 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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

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