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P628 HAY

1996 Mazda Bongo

Green Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

255,010 mi
Last recorded255,010 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2015
Typical for 1996 Mazda Bongo133,482 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP628 HAY
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2015 255,010 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 242,228 miles

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Oct 2014 241,919 miles

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

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 220,593 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2013 219,961 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 195,092 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 176,164 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2011 175,961 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 155,487 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 132,868 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 112,106 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 112,093 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Jan 2007 97,911 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2007 97,911 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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P628 HAY is a 1996 Mazda Bongo in Green with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 P628 HAY, 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 P628 HAY registered?

P628 HAY is a 1996 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is P628 HAY safe to buy?

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