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P74 RCR

1996 Mazda Bongo

Black Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

191,908 mi
Last recorded191,908 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Mazda Bongo133,482 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP74 RCR
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 191,908 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 184,917 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2025 184,917 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2024 182,399 miles

inner and outer sill corroded/holed not structural

Fail 30 Mar 2024 182,399 miles

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire around fuel pump area plastic covers making visibility hard (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

inner and outer sill corroded/holed not structural

Pass 22 Mar 2023 179,778 miles

BOTH front suspension arm corroded

N/S and O/S INNER and OUTER sills corroded/surface corrosion

Pass 17 Mar 2022 177,336 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 174,631 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2021 174,626 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Mar 2020 171,137 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 167,608 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2019 167,607 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 164,447 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 158,631 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 149,071 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 140,659 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 139,572 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Mar 2014 134,370 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres deteriorating

nearside rear tyre deteriorating

Fail 5 Mar 2014 134,370 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres deteriorating

nearside rear tyre deteriorating

Pass 15 Mar 2013 109,625 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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P74 RCR is a 1996 Mazda Bongo in Black with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P74 RCR, 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 P74 RCR registered?

P74 RCR is a 1996 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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