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P479 JRB

1996 Mazda Bongo

Silver Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

221,342 mi
Last recorded221,342 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2016
Typical for 1996 Mazda Bongo133,482 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP479 JRB
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2016 221,342 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

front crossmember is corroded and holed

nearside front inner sill is corroded and holed

nearside front inner sill is corroded and holed

offside front inner sill is corroded and holed

offside front outer sill is corroded and holed

rear brake discs are corroded

steering UV joint has slight play

unable to fully inspect brake pipes due to applied protection

Fail 27 May 2016 221,341 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Fuel system component leaking slight leak from around the fuel pump (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

front crossmember is corroded and holed

nearside front inner sill is corroded and holed

nearside front inner sill is corroded and holed

offside front inner sill is corroded and holed

offside front outer sill is corroded and holed

rear brake discs are corroded

steering UV joint has slight play

unable to fully inspect brake pipes due to applied protection

Pass 23 Jan 2014 211,238 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 211,231 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 199,734 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

headlamps poor

import style no plates fitted

Pass 27 Sep 2011 180,804 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 26 Sep 2011 180,794 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 162,936 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 24 Sep 2009 147,378 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 129,847 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 10 May 2007 104,630 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 26 Apr 2006 84,840 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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P479 JRB is a 1996 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P479 JRB, 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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P479 JRB is a 1996 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 October 1996.

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