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P686 UAF

1996 Mazda Bongo

Black Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

214,886 mi
Last recorded214,886 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 1996 Mazda Bongo133,482 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP686 UAF
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2025 214,886 miles

A LOT OF WELDING BEEN DONE

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

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

Fail 20 May 2025 214,883 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

A LOT OF WELDING BEEN DONE

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

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

Pass 9 May 2024 210,943 miles

Central Front corrosion starting to crossmember

Offside Front sub frame been repaired

Pass 20 Mar 2018 202,254 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

a lot of welding done in prescribed areas

Fail 19 Mar 2018 202,254 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

a lot of welding done in prescribed areas

Pass 10 Feb 2017 194,816 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 10 Feb 2017 194,816 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Jan 2016 181,110 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 172,039 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s centre outer sill croded & holed

n/s/f inner sill croded & holed

o/s centre outer sill croded & holed

o/s/f inner sill croded & holed

o/s/r inner sill croded & holed

o/s/r outer sill croded & holed

Pass 10 Feb 2014 165,106 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2013 157,208 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 144,967 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2011 125,798 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 108,915 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 93,884 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 81,811 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2008 81,811 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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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P686 UAF is a 1996 Mazda Bongo in Black with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 P686 UAF, 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 P686 UAF registered?

P686 UAF is a 1996 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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