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P849 LRX

1996 Mazda Bongo

White Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

205,268 mi
Last recorded205,268 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 1996 Mazda Bongo133,482 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP849 LRX
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 205,268 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust rear box end pipe missing

underside corrosion

Pass 19 May 2025 195,537 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 186,289 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Apr 2024 186,287 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 175,140 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 167,956 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 153,766 miles

Front SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

Pass 13 Jul 2019 153,706 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jan 2017 153,658 miles

all ball joint rubbers perished

under body corrosion

Pass 6 Feb 2016 153,555 miles

Offside Rear fog light discoloured

both front lower arm ball joint rubbers perished

both front track rod ends rubbers perished

both front tyres starting to go out of shape

both rear hub seals damp

Pass 7 Feb 2015 151,768 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear fog - poor colour

wipers in poor condition

Pass 8 Feb 2014 150,091 miles

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

exhaust system corroding

rear brake discs corroding slightly

Pass 23 Jan 2013 147,019 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 142,603 miles

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

engine oil leak

Pass 12 Mar 2011 135,352 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 124,716 miles

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

nearside wiper blade split

Pass 20 Mar 2009 117,104 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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P849 LRX is a 1996 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 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 P849 LRX, 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 P849 LRX registered?

P849 LRX is a 1996 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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