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P656 RNF

1996 Mazda Bongo

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

201,320 mi
Last recorded201,320 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Mazda Bongo133,482 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP656 RNF
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 201,320 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2025 200,394 miles

Coolant pipework driver side middle at chassis rail underneath corroded. monitor.

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine leaking oil at rear and dripping. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2025 200,393 miles

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

Coolant pipework driver side middle at chassis rail underneath corroded. monitor.

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine leaking oil at rear and dripping. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 198,333 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 195,808 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 190,571 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 183,494 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 182,077 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 178,436 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 174,576 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 172,459 miles

Offside Front tyre cracking in tread pattern

battery light on dash.

Pass 7 Apr 2016 169,506 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 169,506 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 163,382 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 163,382 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 Apr 2014 158,498 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 150,826 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 141,909 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 134,721 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 125,424 miles

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

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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P656 RNF is a 1996 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 P656 RNF, 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 P656 RNF registered?

P656 RNF is a 1996 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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