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P699 HNT

1996 Mazda Bongo

Blue Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

102,629 mi
Last recorded102,629 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 Mazda Bongo133,482 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP699 HNT
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 102,629 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2025 102,629 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 101,622 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under body corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2022 100,347 miles

Front Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal both wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal both wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

under body heavily covered in under seal

Pass 29 Jun 2018 100,328 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2018 100,324 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 100,294 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 100,227 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 96,400 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 94,719 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 90,860 miles

brake pipes covered in substance,unable to check properly

Pass 21 Jun 2012 87,721 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 83,447 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 6 Jun 2011 83,446 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Battery insecure

Pass 24 Jun 2010 80,537 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 80,212 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 76,042 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 76,038 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 68,868 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2007 62,775 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 55,177 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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P699 HNT is a 1996 Mazda Bongo in Blue with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 P699 HNT, 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 P699 HNT registered?

P699 HNT is a 1996 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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