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P529 KBC

1996 Mazda Bongo

Maroon Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

228,189 mi
Last recorded228,189 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 1996 Mazda Bongo133,482 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP529 KBC
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1996
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 228,189 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack/pipes (2.1.5 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside front chassis outriggers corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2026 228,131 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both aim unreadable (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn link bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear sill/inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack/pipes (2.1.5 (a))

Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside front chassis outriggers corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2025 222,951 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 221,391 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play BOTH REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 219,194 miles

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

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

engine fan belt loose

Pass 31 May 2022 217,059 miles

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

heat shield loose

Fail 30 May 2022 217,059 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure holed (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

heat shield loose

Pass 21 Jun 2021 214,098 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2021 214,098 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 May 2019 207,280 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2015 206,978 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 205,654 miles

both front anti roll bar link arm gaiters cracked and perished

n/side rear light lens cracked

o/side outer sill corroded

surface corrosion in places underside

Pass 15 Apr 2013 201,286 miles

Emissions to clean to test

Rear seats been removed

Rear valance corroding

Pass 5 Mar 2012 181,846 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 162,575 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 140,527 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 139,813 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 116,734 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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P529 KBC is a 1996 Mazda Bongo in Maroon with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P529 KBC, 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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P529 KBC is a 1996 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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