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P945 FTA

1996 Mazda Bongo

Green Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

207,644 mi
Last recorded207,644 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2017
Typical for 1996 Mazda Bongo133,482 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP945 FTA
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2017 207,644 miles

Corrosion setting into inner and outer sills. Outwith prescribed area.

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 204,745 miles

Rear both rear tyres on 2mm tread

slight lift in steering arms - not excessive

Pass 12 May 2015 200,566 miles

slight lift o/s steering tie rod

Pass 14 May 2014 195,911 miles

both rear wheel arches corroded

Fail 14 May 2014 195,911 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 9 May 2013 190,736 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 190,710 miles

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

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 184,092 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 31 Mar 2011 184,092 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 177,565 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2010 177,565 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 17,199 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 159,543 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 133,515 miles

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

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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P945 FTA is a 1996 Mazda Bongo in Green with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 P945 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 P945 FTA registered?

P945 FTA is a 1996 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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