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P68 ENP

1996 Mazda Bongo

Black Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

231,003 mi
Last recorded231,003 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Mazda Bongo133,482 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP68 ENP
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 231,003 miles

Central COOLANT LEAK O/S/F CENTRE COOLANT HOSE

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner STEERING RACK BOOT WEEPING

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL AREA CENTRAL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL AREA CENTRAL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 227,252 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2025 227,252 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2024 221,454 miles

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2024 221,454 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 216,211 miles

Coolant leak weep os pipe corroded

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Upper Oil leak, but not excessive turbo pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis rails (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 211,750 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis rail (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front coolant pipes rusty and weak

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis rail (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2022 211,748 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis rail (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front coolant pipes rusty and weak

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis rail (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 23 May 2013 127,436 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 May 2012 115,633 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

rear discs corroded

Pass 26 May 2011 107,358 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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P68 ENP is a 1996 Mazda Bongo in Black with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P68 ENP, 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 P68 ENP registered?

P68 ENP is a 1996 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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