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P226 ENP

1996 Mazda Bongo

Maroon Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

204,305 mi
Last recorded204,305 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 1996 Mazda Bongo133,482 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP226 ENP
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1996
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 204,305 miles

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

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 198,657 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2024 198,633 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2023 191,629 miles

Rust hole in Nearside inner sill

Fail 13 Dec 2023 191,621 miles

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

Rust hole in Nearside inner sill

Pass 15 Dec 2022 186,955 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2022 186,948 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 179,338 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 173,804 miles

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

Central Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2020 173,804 miles

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

Central Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 167,969 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2019 167,969 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FLEXI / BOX (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle IN CONTACT WITH ANTI ROLL BAR ON TURNING (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Lower Body panel likely to become detached SIDE SKIRT (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Oct 2018 159,944 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

nearside front tyre worn low on outer edge & minor cuts in outer wall

rear coil springs slightly corroded

Fail 1 Oct 2018 159,944 miles

Power steering component leaking rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

nearside front tyre worn low on outer edge & minor cuts in outer wall

rear coil springs slightly corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2017 150,506 miles

PAS rack damp

minor exhaust blow

rear coil springs corroded

slight oil leaks

Pass 3 Oct 2016 141,141 miles

Exhaust blow from around manifold area noted

Offside sill panel cover insecure

Oil leak ()

Slight brake bind on both fronts

Fail 27 Sep 2016 141,140 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Exhaust blow from around manifold area noted

Offside sill panel cover insecure

Oil leak ()

Slight brake bind on both fronts

Pass 12 Oct 2015 133,401 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both on outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Oil leak

Slight exhaust blow front front when engine under load

Fail 12 Oct 2015 133,401 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both on outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Slight exhaust blow front front when engine under load

Pass 29 Sep 2014 123,610 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 Oct 2013 112,999 miles

both front tyres perished and wearing low

slight play in n/s steering arm/rack

Fail 7 Oct 2013 112,999 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

both front tyres perished and wearing low

slight play in n/s steering arm/rack

Pass 15 Oct 2012

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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P226 ENP is a 1996 Mazda Bongo in Maroon with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 P226 ENP, 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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P226 ENP is a 1996 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 January 1996.

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