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P196 JRB

1996 Mazda Bongo

Purple Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2025
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

232,052 mi
Last recorded232,052 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 1996 Mazda Bongo133,482 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP196 JRB
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Fail 15 Jul 2025 232,052 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill/floor and inner arch corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Image cloudy (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner arch/chassis corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure Seat base with integral seat belts does not catch securely in floor (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Electrical wiring insecure Under bonnet wiring and terminals (4.11 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres perished and cracked - Advise replacement tyres ! (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch top mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner/outer sills corroded and holed - Advise attention (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch top mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wing corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Under floor fuel tank significantly damaged and imploded

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust rubber supports perished and snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front and rear under floor areas corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under body corroded with previous repair patch sections (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 May 2024 230,594 miles

Electrical wiring insecure Under bonnet wiring and terminals (4.11 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective Rubber supports perished and snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Advise replacement (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch strut top area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracks in tread - Advise replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner and outer sills corroded and holed - Advise attention (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch strut top area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracks in tread - Advise replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis corroded, inner wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Under floor fuel tank significantly damaged and imploded

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

Park brake effort only just met at 17%

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underbody corroded with previous repair patch sections (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 21 May 2024 230,569 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Upper and lower perished and split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Electrical wiring insecure Under bonnet wiring and terminals (4.11 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective Rubber supports perished and snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Advise replacement (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch strut top area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracks in tread - Advise replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner and outer sills corroded and holed - Advise attention (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch strut top area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracks in tread - Advise replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis corroded, inner wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Under floor fuel tank significantly damaged and imploded

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

Park brake effort only just met at 17%

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underbody corroded with previous repair patch sections (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 May 2023 229,546 miles

Front Electrical wiring insecure Under bonnet wiring and terminals (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Under floor fuel tank damaged / imploded

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

Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Both sides (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under body corroded with previous repair patch sections (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 3 May 2023 229,535 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn 'D' Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Electrical wiring insecure Under bonnet wiring and terminals (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Under floor fuel tank damaged / imploded

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

Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Both sides (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under body corroded with previous repair patch sections (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 227,267 miles

Nearside inner sill excessively corroded - not within 30cm of seat belt or suspension component prescribed area.

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

vehicle has general age related corrosion underneath

Fail 6 Apr 2022 227,265 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier both batteries under bonnet (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside inner sill excessively corroded - not within 30cm of seat belt or suspension component prescribed area.

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

vehicle has general age related corrosion underneath

Pass 7 Dec 2020 215,670 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

under body under sealed

Fail 25 Nov 2020 215,670 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill, multiple holes (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

under body under sealed

Pass 1 Oct 2019 208,862 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front hole inner sill, non prescribed

fuel tank damaged

inner sills corroded

under body/chassis/suspension corroded

Fail 27 Sep 2019 208,862 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front hole inner sill, non prescribed

fuel tank damaged

inner sills corroded

under body/chassis/suspension corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2018 198,789 miles

Nearside outer sill corroded

Offside Front under step/under sill back corroded

Offside Rear sill area corroded

fuel tank damaged

Fail 10 Jul 2018 198,789 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear sill area corroded

fuel tank damaged

Pass 12 Jun 2017 189,642 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2017 189,636 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed badly perished in between treads (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed badly perished in between treads (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed badly perished in between treads (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour side indicator has no lense. (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 179,088 miles

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

all four tyre have minor cracks

rear washer inopperative

Fail 10 Jun 2016 179,088 miles

Offside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

all four tyre have minor cracks

rear washer inopperative

Pass 10 Jun 2015 174,993 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 174,993 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

o/s/f inner sill rotten

Pass 19 Jun 2014 168,086 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2014 168,084 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 154,855 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 139,879 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 105,808 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 132,122 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 126,087 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Rear seats stowed away not allowing full inspection of seat belts.

Pass 30 Apr 2008 120,309 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2007 11,267 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 11,267 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2005 103,674 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2005 103,674 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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P196 JRB is a 1996 Mazda Bongo in Purple with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

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 P196 JRB, 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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P196 JRB is a 1996 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 October 1996.

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