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P199 VRE

1996 Mazda Bongo

Grey Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

106,366 mi
Last recorded106,366 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Mazda Bongo133,482 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP199 VRE
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 106,366 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2025 106,366 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

reverse light

Pass 24 Sep 2024 103,068 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2023 98,298 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 94,615 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 88,098 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2021 88,092 miles

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced within 30cm of tow eye point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor near rear heater hoses (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective corroed where body meets mounting bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 83,234 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x 2 ()

Fail 19 Sep 2020 83,234 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x 2 ()

Pass 19 Sep 2019 78,464 miles

Rear Fog lamp colour faded.

Pass 14 Sep 2018 75,473 miles

Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner sill corroded.

Pass 19 Sep 2017 72,995 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 69,914 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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P199 VRE is a 1996 Mazda Bongo in Grey with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 P199 VRE, 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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P199 VRE is a 1996 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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