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P951 ACG

1996 Mazda Bongo

Silver Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests35 (22 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate62.9%

Mileage

182,130 mi
Last recorded182,130 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Mazda Bongo133,482 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP951 ACG
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

22 pass 13 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 182,130 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 181,075 miles

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

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

Underside has been undersealed

Pass 17 May 2024 177,344 miles

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

all underside of vehicle corroded/undersealed

Fail 24 Apr 2024 177,339 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

all underside of vehicle corroded/under sealed

covers & shields fitted

Pass 4 May 2023 174,833 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

autobox oil leak

engine oil leak

steering rack weeping oil

steering wheel outer cover starting to seperate

Fail 3 May 2023 174,813 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

autobox oil leak

engine oil leak

steering rack weeping oil

steering wheel outer cover starting to seperate

Pass 22 Apr 2022 170,919 miles

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

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

engine smokey

rear exhaust mount worn

Pass 19 May 2021 166,123 miles

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

engine smokey [on limit]

front tyres wearing slightly inner edges

n\s front tyre slightly perished

Fail 29 Apr 2021 166,122 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect o\s and n\s (4.1.2 (c))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross beam (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

engine smokey

Pass 3 Mar 2020 161,614 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced inner sill (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced inner sill (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 157,302 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside outer sill weak in places

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

Rear exhaust tailpipe corroded

underside of vehicle heavily covered in under seal covering brake pipes etc

Fail 28 Feb 2019 156,967 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp operates reverse lights (4.5.4 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill corroded through (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside outer sill weak in places

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

Rear exhaust tailpipe corroded

underside of vehicle heavily covered in under seal covering brake pipes etc

Pass 27 Mar 2018 151,888 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement most forward (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement most forward (2.4.G.2)

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

underbody corrosion

Pass 10 Jul 2017 151,731 miles

oil on engine - not dripping

Fail 10 Jul 2017 151,731 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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 Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

oil on engine - not dripping

Pass 6 Jul 2016 149,383 miles

Offside Front 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 5 Jul 2016 149,383 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill holed in 2 places (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 144,323 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 144,322 miles

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 138,549 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 135,692 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 24 Oct 2013 135,692 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 131,040 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

corrosion sills

Fail 2 Oct 2012 131,014 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

corrosion sills

Pass 5 Oct 2011 127,194 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 12,068 miles

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

Nearside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

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

light rust under rear of vehicle and rear of sills

Pass 15 Aug 2009 113,507 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2009 113,507 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 105,888 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 103,932 miles

advise both front tyres wearing outer edge

advise front and rear tyres different sizes

advise front pads 3to 4mm approx

Fail 11 Oct 2007 103,932 miles

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

advise both front tyres wearing outer edge

advise front and rear tyres different sizes

advise front pads 3to 4mm approx

Pass 6 Oct 2006 101,273 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Fail 6 Oct 2006 101,273 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Pass 11 Oct 2005 99,633 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2005 99,633 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

advise both front tyres wearing on edges †advise front and rear tyres different sizes

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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P951 ACG is a 1996 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.9%.

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 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 P951 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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P951 ACG is a 1996 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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