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P879 AFE

1996 Mazda Bongo

Silver Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2017
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

152,104 mi
Last recorded152,104 miles
Recorded on10 May 2016
Typical for 1996 Mazda Bongo133,482 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP879 AFE
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 May 2016 152,104 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 141,699 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 130,181 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 117,982 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 109,308 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 99,515 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 99,382 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 91,106 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 87,013 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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P879 AFE is a 1996 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 P879 AFE, 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 P879 AFE registered?

P879 AFE is a 1996 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 September 1996.

Is P879 AFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P879 AFE shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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