MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
165,798 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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