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P47 GTA

1996 Mazda Bongo

Silver Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

265,096 mi
Last recorded265,096 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2017
Typical for 1996 Mazda Bongo133,482 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP47 GTA
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2017 265,096 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2017 265,096 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both front (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both rear (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Jul 2016 249,972 miles

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

small corrosion holes at centre point and to rear of nearside outer sill

Fail 28 Jul 2016 249,972 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel pump (7.2.3)

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

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

small corrosion holes at centre point and to rear of nearside outer sill

Pass 5 Jun 2015 235,304 miles

rear wiper rubber incomplete

slight binding at front wheels

centre stop light poor

inner bushes on front anti roll bar are worn

nearside door mirror glass missing

nearside front tyre worn below 1.6mm on outer edge - advise replacement soon

oil seepage - advise attention

rear row of seats in stowed position

temporary repair has been made to rear anti roll bar bushes

various body/underbody corrosion,some excessive

Fail 2 Jun 2015 235,304 miles

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

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

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

centre stop light poor

inner bushes on front anti roll bar are worn

nearside door mirror glass missing

nearside front tyre worn below 1.6mm on outer edge - advise replacement soon

oil seepage - advise attention

rear row of seats in stowed position

rear wiper rubber incomplete

slight binding at front wheels

various body/underbody corrosion,some excessive

Pass 14 May 2011 169,534 miles

brake pads low both sides

drivers side wiper blade lower blade edge missing clearing screen but requires replacement

front brake discs corroded

n/s/f tyre low

outer shoulder of n/s/f tyre low

rear cargo area loaded

slight binding both front brakes

slight un even rise and fall in rear brakes

various lightly corroded brake pipes

Fail 13 May 2011 169,500 miles

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

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

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

brake pads low both sides

drivers side wiper blade lower blade edge missing clearing screen but requires replacement

front brake discs corroded

n/s/f tyre low

outer shoulder of n/s/f tyre low

rear cargo area loaded

slight binding both front brakes

slight un even rise and fall in rear brakes

various lightly corroded brake pipes

Pass 14 May 2010 156,837 miles

cambelt last changed?

nearside headlamp aim on upper limit

rear wiper split

uneven rise and fall between rear brakes

various oil leaks

wipers poor

Pass 6 May 2009 143,871 miles

child seat fitted to n/s/r

exhaust system rusty

rear tyres worn on outer edges

slight uneven rise and fall at rear brakes

slight wear on front tyres outer edges

Pass 13 May 2008 131,626 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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P47 GTA is a 1996 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P47 GTA, 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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P47 GTA is a 1996 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 January 1996.

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