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P585 UGU

1996 Mazda Bongo

Green Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2015
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

206,335 mi
Last recorded206,335 miles
Recorded on15 May 2014
Typical for 1996 Mazda Bongo133,482 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP585 UGU
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2014 206,335 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

nearside mirror damaged

offside and nearside outer sills cororded

offside rear brake back plate damp

offside rear inner sill undersealed

rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2010 118,434 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2010 196,463 miles

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

corrosion to offside outer sill

high level brake light not working

nearside wing mirror glass cracked

Pass 23 May 2009 182,829 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 May 2008 168,496 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 154,772 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 154,747 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 30 May 2006 145,993 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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P585 UGU is a 1996 Mazda Bongo in Green with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P585 UGU, 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 P585 UGU registered?

P585 UGU is a 1996 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is P585 UGU safe to buy?

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