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P557 RNE

1996 Mazda Bongo

White Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

133,737 mi
Last recorded133,737 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2017
Typical for 1996 Mazda Bongo133,482 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP557 RNE
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2017 133,737 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

front brakes sticking slightly

Pass 20 May 2016 127,001 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 125,253 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 116,401 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 116,277 miles

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 110,296 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 109,068 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 109,068 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

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

battery insecure

cut offside rear tyre

Pass 5 May 2011 106,838 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 104,083 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 104,083 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

water leak on heater pipes

Pass 3 Jul 2009 103,126 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 103,126 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 101,243 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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P557 RNE is a 1996 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P557 RNE, 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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What year was P557 RNE registered?

P557 RNE is a 1996 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 June 1996.

Is P557 RNE safe to buy?

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