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P59 AYG

1996 Mazda Bongo

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

214,877 mi
Last recorded214,877 miles
Recorded on25 May 2016
Typical for 1996 Mazda Bongo133,482 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP59 AYG
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 25 May 2016 214,877 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Nearside inner sill corroded (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Offside inner sill corrided (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure Corrosion below relay box - hanging loose (1.9.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Rear chassis corroded at mountings (6.1.B.2)

Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control Steering wheel outer is loose (2.1.1)

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion Nearside outer sill repairs covered by filler. (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Wiper arm hitting trim when operated.

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion Offside outer sill repairs covered by filler. (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened Drivers seat belt frayed (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 213,080 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 213,070 miles

Nearside Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 213,009 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 207,912 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 207,912 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 203,159 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 4 May 2010 199,839 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 199,839 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 191,182 miles

nearside inner driveshaft gaiter split

Fail 1 Oct 2008 191,182 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

nearside inner driveshaft gaiter split

Pass 11 Oct 2007 173,544 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 156,220 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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P59 AYG is a 1996 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 P59 AYG, 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 P59 AYG registered?

P59 AYG is a 1996 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 30 September 1996.

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