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P227 CPR

1996 Mazda Bongo

Red Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2024
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

162,431 mi
Last recorded162,431 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2023
Typical for 1996 Mazda Bongo133,482 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP227 CPR
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2023 162,431 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer sill corroded

Offside Rear inner sill corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both front inner sills corroded

both rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2022 148,047 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both outer under sills corroded

off side outer sill corroded

rear arches corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2021 138,331 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2021 137,928 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle and rear exhaust blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2020 132,589 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 129,448 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 122,185 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 114,784 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

shields and covers fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2016 108,982 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 103,036 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Mar 2014 99,524 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 94,061 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Mar 2012 90,247 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2012 90,242 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

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

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

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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P227 CPR is a 1996 Mazda Bongo in Red with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P227 CPR, 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 P227 CPR registered?

P227 CPR is a 1996 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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The MOT history for P227 CPR shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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