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P670 EAB

1996 Mazda Bongo

Silver Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

132,505 mi
Last recorded132,505 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Mazda Bongo133,482 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP670 EAB
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 132,505 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 127,338 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2025 127,336 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis corroded within 30cm of lower suspension arm mounting in 3 x places. Under offside front wing and under cabin. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 120,658 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 113,932 miles

Nearside Outer sill

rear tyres on 2 mm

Pass 13 Sep 2022 109,583 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 100,605 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2021 99,433 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 94,497 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 91,555 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2019 91,551 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 86,018 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2018 86,018 miles

Central Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury sill (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 79,992 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2017 79,992 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 74,463 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2016 74,463 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2015 69,348 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2015 69,384 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2014 64,630 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 60,536 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2013 60,536 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 56,841 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 56,841 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 52,102 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 47,623 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 44,782 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 48,827 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 36,995 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 30,164 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both front sills bent, o/s/f wishbone incorrect fitting, n/s/f bearing play

Pass 23 Aug 2007 30,164 miles

both front sills bent, o/s/f wishbone incorrect fitting, n/s/f bearing play

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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P670 EAB is a 1996 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 P670 EAB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P670 EAB registered?

P670 EAB is a 1996 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is P670 EAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P670 EAB shows 31 tests with a 67.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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