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P477 RBP

1996 Mazda Bongo

Green Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

296,241 mi
Last recorded296,241 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Mazda Bongo133,482 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP477 RBP
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 296,241 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front to rear in number of places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal front to rear in number of places and inner and outer seal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2025 295,294 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front to rear in number of places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer seal in number of places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer seal in number of places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 290,112 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play column (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2024 290,106 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Fuel system component leaking engine (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play column (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 283,274 miles

Heavy surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2022 273,695 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2022 273,695 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2021 270,405 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel arches corroded but no sharp edges

Fail 4 May 2021 270,403 miles

Power steering component leaking Steering Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel arches corroded but no sharp edges

Pass 12 May 2020 267,699 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coolant leak under seat area

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 May 2020 267,693 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coolant leak under seat area

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 May 2019 263,563 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Third row

Power assisted steering rack coated in oil

Fail 7 May 2019 263,559 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Polish lens (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Polish lens (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Both front inner sills corroded to excess but not within prescribed areas

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Sill corroded to excess but not within a prescribed area

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Third row

Power assisted steering rack coated in oil

Pass 3 May 2018 260,086 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both rear brakes dragging slightly

nearside rear tyre worn low, perished and has multiple small cuts in tread

oil leak

Fail 1 May 2018 260,056 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock tower (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both rear brakes dragging slightly

inner and outer sills have excessive corrosion but outside prescribed area

nearside rear tyre worn low, perished and has multiple small cuts in tread

oil leak

Pass 12 May 2017 256,021 miles

n/s/f & o/s/f inner sills corroded and holed just out of perscribed area

Fail 4 May 2017 256,018 miles

Fuel system component leaking rear of diesel pump (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no image polish lense (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no image polish lense (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Power steering component(s) leaking rack (2.3.3b)

n/s/f & o/s/f inner sills corroded and holed just out of perscribed area

Pass 3 May 2016 250,603 miles

Beam image on headlamps slightly deteriorated

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

Unable to see rear brake pad thickness.

Fail 3 May 2016 250,603 miles

Beam image on headlamps slightly deteriorated

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

Unable to see rear brake pad thickness.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 May 2015 242,613 miles

front brakes slight bind

front inner sills corroded and holed

front tyres perished / deep cracks between the treads

Fail 5 May 2015 242,611 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

front brakes slight bind

front inner sills corroded and holed

front tyres perished / deep cracks between the treads

Pass 7 May 2014 236,439 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 236,018 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

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

Oil leak

steering rack slight weep

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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P477 RBP is a 1996 Mazda Bongo in Green with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 P477 RBP, 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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P477 RBP is a 1996 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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