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P229 FTA

1996 Mazda Bongo

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

165,798 mi
Last recorded165,798 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2010
Typical for 1996 Mazda Bongo133,482 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP229 FTA
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2010 165,798 miles

Front lower suspension arm ball joint dust covers starting to perish

Front outer track rod end dust covers starting to perish

High level brake light inoperative

Nearside front inner sill corroded not within a prescribed area

Offside wiper starting to split

Rear tyres starting to perish

Rear wheel arches starting to corrode

Slight engine oil leak

Slight play in rear anti-roll bar mounting bushes

Vehicle showing signs of general corrosion on chassis, body, brake, suspension and exhaust components

Very slight water leak from lower radiator hose

Fail 25 Feb 2010 164,723 miles

Nearside Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

n/s front inner sill corroded no in perscribed area

this vehicle is showing bad sign of surface corrosion under vehicle and wheel arches

Pass 16 Feb 2009 146,429 miles

Front brake pads getting low

Offside front tyre getting low on edges

Outer sills starting to corrode

Rear wheel arches starting to corrode

This vehicle is showing signs of corrosion on chassis and suspension components

Fail 16 Feb 2009 146,429 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front brake pads getting low

Offside front tyre getting low on edges

Outer sills starting to corrode

Rear wheel arches starting to corrode

Slight play in front anti-roll bar mounting bushes

Slight play in offside front anti-roll bar drop link

This vehicle is showing signs of corrosion on chassis and suspension components

Pass 29 Oct 2007 122,908 miles

Best possible test carried out on offside rear seatbelt due to child seat fitted

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside rear brake disc slightly pitted

Slight play in offside front anti-roll bar drop link

Fail 29 Oct 2007 122,908 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Best possible test carried out on offside rear seatbelt due to child seat fitted

Front brake pads getting low

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside rear brake disc slightly pitted

Slight play in offside front anti-roll bar drop link

Pass 16 Sep 2006 106,909 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 14 Sep 2006 106,830 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Sep 2005 92,827 miles

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

hand brake leaver comming up close to the stop

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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P229 FTA is a 1996 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P229 FTA, 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 P229 FTA registered?

P229 FTA is a 1996 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is P229 FTA safe to buy?

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