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P454 UAF

1996 Mazda Bongo

Silver Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

288,072 mi
Last recorded288,072 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2015
Typical for 1996 Mazda Bongo133,482 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP454 UAF
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2015 288,072 miles

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

corrosion on o/s/r inner sill.

Pass 22 Jul 2014 268,220 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 254,645 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

slight body damage

Fail 8 Jul 2013 254,642 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Upper Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

slight body damage

Pass 24 Jul 2012 240,588 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

damage to n/s sill

o/s sill has been repaired

play in propshaft front joint

Fail 23 Jul 2012 240,578 miles

Front An item not tested (Manual)

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

damage to n/s sill

o/s sill has been repaired

play in propshaft front joint

Pass 20 Jul 2011 217,220 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front disc inner surfaces

Fail 18 Jul 2011 217,177 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front disc inner surfaces

Pass 27 Jul 2010 199,191 miles

tyres front & rear different sizes

Fail 26 Jul 2010 199,186 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

tyres front & rear different sizes

Pass 9 Jun 2009 172,698 miles

Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 144,210 miles

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

front balance slightly different

h/lamp patterns poor

Pass 14 Jun 2007 121,160 miles

front and rear tyre sizes different

Fail 13 Jun 2007 121,160 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (3.6.G.1a)

front and rear tyres are different sizes

Pass 25 May 2006 94,979 miles

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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P454 UAF is a 1996 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P454 UAF, 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 P454 UAF registered?

P454 UAF is a 1996 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 January 1996.

Is P454 UAF safe to buy?

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