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P789 FTT

1996 Mazda Bongo

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

198,766 mi
Last recorded198,766 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2018
Typical for 1996 Mazda Bongo133,482 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP789 FTT
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2018 198,766 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 192,998 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 191,091 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

engine oil leak

Pass 15 Jan 2015 181,467 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2015 181,467 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Feb 2014 171,908 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 167,117 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 159,814 miles

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 17 Jan 2012 159,814 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2011 152,471 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 139,452 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2010 139,382 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 19 Dec 2008
Fail 15 Dec 2008 122,165 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Jan 2008 106,605 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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P789 FTT is a 1996 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 P789 FTT, 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 P789 FTT registered?

P789 FTT is a 1996 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 November 1996.

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