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P226 LRX

1996 Mazda Bongo

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

80,901 mi
Last recorded80,901 miles
Recorded on1 May 2010
Typical for 1996 Mazda Bongo133,482 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP226 LRX
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 May 2010 80,901 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 71,135 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 61,637 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 61,619 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 May 2007 58,949 miles

Centre Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 LRX is a 1996 Mazda Bongo in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P226 LRX, 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 P226 LRX registered?

P226 LRX is a 1996 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 November 1996.

Is P226 LRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P226 LRX shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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