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P743 FTA

1996 Mazda Bongo

Green Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

313,040 mi
Last recorded313,040 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2016
Typical for 1996 Mazda Bongo133,482 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP743 FTA
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2016 313,040 miles

Offside Front outer sill corroded but not in prescribed area

Fail 30 Sep 2016 312,931 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 302,191 miles

Front anti roll bar bushes slight play

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear anti roll bar bushes slight play

nail in o/s/r tyre

Fail 13 Oct 2015 302,190 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Front anti roll bar bushes slight play

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear anti roll bar bushes slight play

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 26 Sep 2014 289,624 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 289,624 miles

Nearside Rear Towbar component excessively corroded (6.6.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 279,279 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 279,279 miles

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 270,686 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 270,607 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 12 Oct 2011 261,107 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 248,357 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 231,668 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008

rear seats removed no seat belt test

Pass 4 Oct 2007 186,310 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 196,310 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 182,984 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 182,984 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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P743 FTA is a 1996 Mazda Bongo in Green with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 P743 FTA, 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 P743 FTA registered?

P743 FTA is a 1996 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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