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P946 SVX

1996 Mazda Bongo

White Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2022
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

257,545 mi
Last recorded257,545 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2021
Typical for 1996 Mazda Bongo133,482 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP946 SVX
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2021 257,545 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2021 257,545 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Apr 2019 257,524 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear hub seal leaking

Pass 20 Mar 2018 255,129 miles

Offside Rear hub seal leaking

Rear brake discs corroded on inside

both front wheel arches corroded at front of arch

intercooler leaking

Fail 12 Jan 2018 255,100 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear quarter (6.6.6)

Offside Rear hubseal leaking

Rear brake discs corroded on inside

both front wheel arches badly corroded (at front )

intercooler leaking

Pass 3 Feb 2017 248,768 miles

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

Spare wheel carrier loose.

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near side and off side front. (2.4.A.3)

Fail 2 Feb 2017 248,766 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Spare wheel carrier loose.

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near side and off side front. (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 223,916 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2015 200,008 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

nearside inner sill + offside rear inner sill slight corrosion not in a prescribed area

Fail 3 Feb 2015 200,085 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

nearside inner sill + offside rear inner sill slight corrosion not in a prescribed area

Pass 30 Jan 2014
Fail 29 Jan 2014

Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 156,538 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 156,538 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 149,275 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 140,575 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 140,575 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 128,718 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 128,718 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 119,120 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

front brake discs are corroded

rear brake pads are worn

Fail 21 Aug 2008 119,120 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

front brake discs are corroded

rear brake pads are worn

Pass 1 Aug 2007 110,422 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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P946 SVX is a 1996 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P946 SVX, 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 P946 SVX registered?

P946 SVX is a 1996 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 30 September 1996.

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