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P21 PYD

1996 Mazda Bongo

White Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2015
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

118,019 mi
Last recorded118,019 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2014
Typical for 1996 Mazda Bongo133,482 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP21 PYD
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2014 118,019 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

both rear anti roll bar (D) bushes deteriated

both rear tyres perished in tread

both wipers slightly smearing screen

coolant level low

exhaust system corroded

Fail 1 Apr 2014 118,014 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

both rear anti roll bar (D) bushes deteriated

both rear tyres perished in tread

both wipers not tested due to washer not working

brake fluid level low

coolant level low

exhaust system corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2013 95,088 miles

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

front tyres slightly perished on outer side walls

Pass 12 Apr 2012 90,288 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 81,560 miles

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 19 Apr 2010

o/s steering arm bent

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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P21 PYD is a 1996 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P21 PYD, 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 P21 PYD registered?

P21 PYD is a 1996 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 8 August 1996.

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