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P618 LJM

1996 Mazda Bongo

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

170,101 mi
Last recorded170,101 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2025
Typical for 1996 Mazda Bongo133,482 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP618 LJM
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2025 170,101 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 164,704 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2022 159,722 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear suspension components corroded

Fail 23 Sep 2022 159,722 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2021 157,025 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

o/s and n/s rear lamps slight damage

rear suspension components rusty

Pass 15 Jul 2020 152,688 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s front, surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s rear,,, recommend replace (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively all (1.2.1 (e))

advance travel, parking brake lever

underside of vehicle surface corrosion

Fail 15 Jul 2020 152,688 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s front, surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s rear,,, recommend replace (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively all (1.2.1 (e))

advance travel, parking brake lever

underside of vehicle surface corrosion

Pass 18 Jul 2019 150,779 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively all brakes (1.2.1 (e))

advance travel, parking brake lever

underside of vehicle, slight suface corrosion

Fail 18 Jul 2019 150,745 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspension turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively all brakes (1.2.1 (e))

advance travel, parking brake lever

underside of vehicle, slight suface corrosion

Pass 12 Jul 2018 147,393 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 143,866 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 139,218 miles

Nearside Inner sill - rust hole

Nearside Rear Outer sill - rust hole

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting inner sill (6.6.6)

Offside inner sill - 45cm section - rust hole

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 133,501 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 128,916 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

advise offside inner sill corroded but not considered excessive

Fail 7 Aug 2014 128,901 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

advise offside inner sill corroded but not considered excessive

Pass 12 Aug 2013 122,067 miles

NSF inner sill - Rust hole

Fail 5 Aug 2013 121,989 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

NSF inner sill - Rust hole

Pass 31 Jul 2012 119,172 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust flexy rusty and starting to split.

Fail 12 Jul 2011 114,007 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 114,007 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 112,427 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 106,137 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 102,060 miles

Spare tyre defective

Pass 25 Jul 2007 95,366 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 83,497 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2005 75,019 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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P618 LJM is a 1996 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 P618 LJM, 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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P618 LJM is a 1996 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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