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P779 FTA

1996 Mazda Bongo

Turquoise Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

235,948 mi
Last recorded235,948 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Mazda Bongo133,482 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP779 FTA
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1996
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 235,948 miles

underside corrosion

Pass 10 Jun 2025 229,790 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 228,918 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH FRONT (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

power steering rack slight seepage

Pass 1 Jun 2023 224,099 miles

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

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

power steering rack slight seepage

Fail 16 May 2023 223,942 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened arch (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened arch (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Prop shaft securing bolt missing (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Steering rack leak

Pass 17 May 2022 217,223 miles

Nearside n/s outer sill corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 May 2022 217,223 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/s/r outer sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside n/s outer sill corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 May 2021 212,436 miles

Rear light lenses cracked

Rear number plate delaminated

Fail 24 May 2021 212,366 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear light lenses cracked

Rear number plate delaminated

Pass 4 Jun 2020 203,245 miles

Offside Front Steering box has seepage SLIGHT OIL LEAK ON O\S\F (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH REAR LINK RODS HAVE SLIGHT PLAY IN RUBBER BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH REAR ANTI ROLL BAR BUSH'S HAVE SLIGHT PLAY (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 189,016 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 179,737 miles

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

slight corrosion on both outer sills

Pass 10 Apr 2017 168,841 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 26 Apr 2016 156,039 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 146,991 miles

Cut in tread of o/s/f tyre

Front brake discs corroded

N/S/R Light unit cracked

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

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

Oil leak from O/S/R Differential hub seal

Fail 13 Apr 2015 146,991 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Cut in tread of o/s/f tyre

Front brake discs corroded

N/S/R Light unit cracked

Oil leak from O/S/R Differential hub seal

Pass 22 Apr 2014 144,116 miles

Corrosion to rear subframe

N/S/R Light unit cracked

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Rear differential seals leaking oil

Fail 22 Apr 2014 144,116 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Corrosion to rear subframe

N/S/R Light unit cracked

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Rear differential seals leaking oil

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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P779 FTA is a 1996 Mazda Bongo in Turquoise with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 P779 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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P779 FTA is a 1996 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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