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P863 ACG

1996 Mazda Bongo

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,186 mi
Last recorded122,186 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2011
Typical for 1996 Mazda Bongo133,482 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP863 ACG
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2011 122,186 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 122,186 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 114,008 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 107,066 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 96,620 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2008 96,611 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2007 86,131 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 76,162 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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P863 ACG is a 1996 Mazda Bongo in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 P863 ACG, 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 P863 ACG registered?

P863 ACG is a 1996 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is P863 ACG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P863 ACG shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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