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P480 EAB

1996 Mazda Bongo

Black Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

228,144 mi
Last recorded228,144 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 1996 Mazda Bongo133,482 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP480 EAB
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 228,144 miles

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Parking brake has limited reserve travel at the lever

Rear Prop shaft universal joint, slight play

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 224,137 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Prop shaft uj seized

Fail 6 Mar 2025 223,879 miles

Nearside Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Prop shaft uj seized

Pass 18 Mar 2024 223,621 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2024 223,621 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2023 223,519 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2022 222,963 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing advise replace (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded covered in grease (2.1.5 (g) (i))

both aux drive belts very loose may come off and cause engine damage

Fail 13 Apr 2022 222,939 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light showing white light to rear (4.5.4 (a))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment no reserve travel (1.1.6 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded half way between pump and rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure split in tread exposing ply cord and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing advise replace (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both aux drive belts very loose may come off and cause engine damage

Pass 14 Apr 2021 22,225 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 222,064 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2017 222,064 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2016 221,740 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 207,176 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 192,992 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 178,388 miles

Aftermarket pressure fit steering wheel rim cover fitted & secure at time of test

Brake pedal anti slip provision worn through to metal in corner but remains secure at time of test

Centre rear most passenger seat belt missing but catch fitted however three point inertia passenger belts on both outboard passenger positions, so therefore not a reason for rejection (FAIL)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Obstructed view of some rear brake components

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil residue on engine & gearbox. Advise full clean & re check for leak(s)

Fail 25 Sep 2012 178,297 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Aftermarket pressure fit steering wheel rim cover fitted & secure at time of test

Both front tyres perished

Brake pedal anti slip provision worn through to metal in corner but remains secure at time of test

Centre rear most passenger seat belt missing but catch fitted however three point inertia passenger belts on both outboard passenger positions, so therefore not a reason for rejection (FAIL)

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Obstructed view of some rear brake components

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil residue on engine & gearbox. Advise full clean & re check for leak(s)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 162,405 miles

n/s door mirror glass missing,oil leaks

Fail 27 Jul 2011 162,403 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s door mirror glass missing,oil leaks

Pass 8 Jul 2010 152,331 miles

both rear tyres wearing on edges

Fail 8 Jul 2010 152,331 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 12 Jun 2009 132,185 miles

n/s/f tyre slightly perrished

o/s/f tyre slightly perrished

Fail 12 Jun 2009 132,185 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

n/s/f tyre slightly perrished

o/s/f tyre slightly perrished

screw in n/s/r tyre

Pass 10 Apr 2008 112,562 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 100,542 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 100,542 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Pass 3 May 2006 97,704 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 97,704 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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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P480 EAB is a 1996 Mazda Bongo in Black with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 P480 EAB, 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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P480 EAB is a 1996 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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