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P835 FTA

1996 Mazda Bongo

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

173,434 mi
Last recorded173,434 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2025
Typical for 1996 Mazda Bongo133,482 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP835 FTA
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2025 173,434 miles

Lower radiator mounting Corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2025 173,434 miles

Lower radiator mounting Corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2022 173,239 miles

Lower radiator mounting Corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Slight Corrosion on both front inner sills

Pass 19 Aug 2016 172,982 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Fail 19 Aug 2016 172,982 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 18 Jul 2015 172,949 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 171,361 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 168,912 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 162,533 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 152,334 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2010 152,334 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2009 142,107 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 26 Nov 2008 133,262 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2008 126,433 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2008 126,433 miles

Offside Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Outer Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2007 11,625 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 11,625 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Jan 2006 107,044 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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P835 FTA is a 1996 Mazda Bongo in Green with a 2,500cc 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 P835 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 P835 FTA registered?

P835 FTA is a 1996 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 January 1996.

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The MOT history for P835 FTA shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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