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P680 LRD

1996 Mazda Bongo

White Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

184,457 mi
Last recorded184,457 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2017
Typical for 1996 Mazda Bongo133,482 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP680 LRD
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2017 184,457 miles

Aircon drive belt has excessive movement

Leisure battery has movement

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 1 Dec 2017 184,294 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Aircon drive belt has excessive movement

Leisure battery has movement

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2016 172,605 miles

Offside floor corroded but outside a prescribed area.

Pass 30 Nov 2015 164,937 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2015 164,874 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Fail 17 Nov 2015 164,775 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

corrosion to nearside front inner sill - outside prescribed area

diesel pump damp

drivers seat - 1 bolt missing and 1 loose but seat still secure

offside rear tyre close to legal limit

oil leak

Pass 15 Dec 2014 156,508 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

corrosion to both outer sills

different sized tyres fitted front to rear

Fail 4 Dec 2014 156,257 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

corrosion to both outer sills

different sized tyres fitted front to rear

Pass 2 Dec 2013 149,321 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2013 149,321 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Nearside Battery secured with banjo rope.

Offside front and rear brake discs pitted.

nearside rear tyre low tread.

Pass 5 Dec 2012 146,188 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2012 146,188 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside battery insecure.

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

Wiring to battery insecure.

nearside and offside front anti roll bar links dust covers split.

Pass 4 Nov 2011 137,938 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2011 137,934 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp does not face the rear (1.3.2a)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 129,886 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2010 129,886 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2009 124,378 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 116,408 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 116,351 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Battery lose

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Towbar poor lose

Pass 31 Oct 2007 104,874 miles

Rear brake pads are getting low

Tyre sizes are different from front to rear

Pass 19 Oct 2006 93,843 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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P680 LRD is a 1996 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P680 LRD, 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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P680 LRD is a 1996 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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