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P173 OKP

1996 Mazda Bongo

Green Diesel 25cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

100,044 mi
Last recorded100,044 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 1996 Mazda Bongo133,482 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP173 OKP
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine25cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 100,044 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2026 100,043 miles

Nearside Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 99,799 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 99,718 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2022 99,511 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 98,135 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 96,811 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 967,811 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2018 967,811 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2017 96,243 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2017 96,243 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 94,174 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Jul 2015 93,216 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 92,353 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2013 86,586 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2012 81,057 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2011 74,961 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 17,219 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2009 70,653 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 66,731 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 66,103 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 66,103 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 65,890 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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P173 OKP is a 1996 Mazda Bongo in Green with a 25cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 P173 OKP, 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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What year was P173 OKP registered?

P173 OKP is a 1996 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 March 1996.

Is P173 OKP safe to buy?

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