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P71 JRB

1996 Mazda Bongo

Green Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

201,395 mi
Last recorded201,395 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 1996 Mazda Bongo133,482 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP71 JRB
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 201,395 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diffe shaft seal slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2025 199,431 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

surface corrosion, suspension and braking

Pass 12 Jul 2024 197,552 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Surface corrosion on suspension and braking

Pass 7 Jul 2023 195,185 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 4 May 2022 189,773 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 183,621 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2021 183,599 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2019 177,333 miles

Nearside Rear lens cracked

Offside Rear hub seal leaking slightly

Rear exhaust corrosion apparent

Fail 4 Jul 2019 177,332 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear lens cracked

Offside Rear hub seal leaking slightly

Rear exhaust corrosion apparent

Pass 25 Jul 2018 173,015 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Jul 2018 173,015 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2016 162,352 miles

Offside Rear Outer Oil leak hub

Fail 22 Aug 2016 162,328 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Oil leak hub

Pass 27 Aug 2015 155,631 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2015 155,596 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 151,127 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight damp around o/s/r hub

Pass 29 Jul 2013 150,714 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 149,648 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 144,910 miles

Both rear hub back plates damp with oil/fluid

Headlamps misty

Fail 20 Jul 2011 144,909 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Both rear hub back plates damp with oil/fluid

Headlamps misty

Pass 30 Jun 2010 128,906 miles

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

oil leak o/s/r axle

Pass 29 Jun 2009 121,731 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 121,731 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 117,236 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 94,644 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2006 92,644 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2005 87,789 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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P71 JRB is a 1996 Mazda Bongo in Green with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 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 P71 JRB, 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 P71 JRB registered?

P71 JRB is a 1996 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 September 1996.

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