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P719 AWY

1996 Mazda Bongo

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2025
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

188,477 mi
Last recorded188,477 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2024
Typical for 1996 Mazda Bongo133,482 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP719 AWY
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2024 188,477 miles

Electrical wiring insecure Additional underbonnet wiring could be better routed and secured. (4.11 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2024 188,477 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Electrical wiring insecure Additional underbonnet wiring could be better routed and secured. (4.11 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 186,039 miles

Nearside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier leisure battery could be better secured (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear sill end corroded.

Offside Front Inner wing corroded outwith prescribed area.

Fail 8 Aug 2023 186,034 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength At inner wing area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier leisure battery could be better secured (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear sill end corroded.

Pass 10 Aug 2022 183,805 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 180,224 miles

ALL WELDING REPAIRS BELOW UNDER-SEALED

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under-sealed (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside under-sealed (1.1.11 (c))

no towbar fitted at time of test

Fail 30 Jul 2021 180,196 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting INADEQUATELY repaired (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached bottom nut (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

ALL WELDING REPAIRS BELOW UNDER-SEALED

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under-sealed (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside under-sealed (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test in boot area ()

Fail 23 Feb 2021 179,945 miles

Central Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill corroded inside and out from front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength within 30cm of trailing arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill corroded inside and out from front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached no longer attached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 178,641 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust corroded and flexi deteriorated

Front panel (radiator mount) corroded and holed

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated (4.10 (b) (i))

Underbody heavily undersealed

Fail 30 Jan 2020 178,641 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust corroded and flexi deteriorated

Front panel (radiator mount) corroded and holed

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated (4.10 (b) (i))

Underbody heavily undersealed

Pass 4 Apr 2019 176,415 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 167,631 miles

Nsf and Osf sills have corrosion with a hole but not within 30cm of a prescribed area or component mounting point.

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 149,348 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 149,283 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 149,283 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Nov 2013 149,283 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

excessive corosion on o/s+n/s inner sills but not in prescribed areas

Pass 26 Jan 2011 143,758 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

slight corosion n/s+o/s sills

Pass 1 Feb 2010 136,929 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 136,290 miles

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2009 112,692 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 57,571 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 97,434 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 May 2007 87,867 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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P719 AWY is a 1996 Mazda Bongo in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 P719 AWY, 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 P719 AWY registered?

P719 AWY is a 1996 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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