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P47 OHL

1996 Mazda Bongo

Silver Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

117,862 mi
Last recorded117,862 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Mazda Bongo133,482 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP47 OHL
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 117,862 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2025 103,040 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2024 101,160 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy joint and system corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2023 98,208 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 95,209 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 91,219 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 89,485 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 84,686 miles

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

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

Underside of Vehicle Coated in Wax-oil

Undertrays fitted at time of test

Fail 20 Jun 2019 84,686 miles

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

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

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

Underside of Vehicle Coated in Wax-oil

Undertrays fitted at time of test

Pass 15 Jun 2018 76,465 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2018 76,465 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 73,495 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 14 Jun 2017 73,486 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching not secure (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 69,980 miles

Engine covers & under trays fitted

Fail 16 Jun 2016 69,980 miles

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 19 Feb 2016 68,925 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2016 68,925 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2015 63,437 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 61,064 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 61,064 miles

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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 OHL is a 1996 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P47 OHL, 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 OHL is a 1996 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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