MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
199,253 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Both front inner sills badly corroded outside prescribed areas.
Coolant leak
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
rear axle leaking both ends
How Reliable is the Mazda Bongo?
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P728 RBK is a 1996 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 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 P728 RBK, 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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P728 RBK is a 1996 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1996.
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