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P492 LRX

1996 Mazda Bongo

White Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

216,399 mi
Last recorded216,399 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2024
Typical for 1996 Mazda Bongo133,482 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP492 LRX
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2024 216,399 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 15 Oct 2022 215,773 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 210,448 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S/R and N/S/R (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Dec 2021 210,396 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner quarter (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S/R and N/S/R (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 205,566 miles

general corrosion to underbody

oil leaks across engine/gearbox areas

Pass 20 Jan 2020 202,874 miles

general underbody corrosion

oil residue across gearbox area

radiator support cross member heavily corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2019 95,932 miles

dampness around power steering rack areas

handbrake travel

nearside rear reverse lamp damaged

oil leaks across engine areas

Pass 18 Jan 2018 188,007 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 187,099 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure slightly damaged within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak headgasket area ()

high level brake light not working

under tray bolts missing

Fail 15 May 2017 187,098 miles

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure slightly damaged within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak headgasket area ()

high level brake light not working

offside front tyre cracked and perished nearside front tyre cracked and perished offside rear tyre cracked and perished

under tray bolts missing

Pass 2 Jun 2016 85,058 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 185,058 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Engine oil leak

Nearside Front vehicle structure has excessive corrosion

Nearside Rear axle oil leak

Offside Front vehicle structure has excessive corrosion

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 177,860 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 154,809 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 153,918 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

f/r/discs poor condition

Pass 3 Mar 2011 148,026 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 143,334 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 135,202 miles

slight oil leak n/s rear hub

Pass 28 Feb 2008 128,610 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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P492 LRX is a 1996 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 P492 LRX, 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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P492 LRX is a 1996 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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