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P954 ACG

1996 Mazda Bongo

Silver Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

284,424 mi
Last recorded284,424 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Mazda Bongo133,482 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP954 ACG
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Fail 4 Mar 2026 284,424 miles

Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Both sides marked in yellow (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached Both sides chassis marked in yellow (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both sides outer sill slight corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe and gasket (6.1.2 (a))

Front Both sides body wing slight corroded

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Reverse lamp lens slight damage

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Silencer support mount insecure

Rear Various suspension components light corrosion

Pass 1 Apr 2025 269,889 miles

Both sides outer sill slight corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Crossmember slight corroded

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front radiator slight weepage

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Tow bar prescribe area slight corroded (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Wheel arch slight corroded

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

Towbar slight corroded

Fail 26 Mar 2025 269,889 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Crossmember (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both sides outer sill slight corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Crossmember slight corroded

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front radiator slight weepage

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Tow bar prescribe area slight corroded (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Wheel arch slight corroded

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

Towbar slight corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2024 244,082 miles

Front Cross member slight corrosion

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Jan 2024 243,511 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit under bonnet (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill front suspension bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis by spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 222,020 miles

Front Crossmember slight corrosion

Fail 25 Jan 2023 222,016 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a))

Front Crossmember slight corrosion

Pass 20 Jan 2022 199,577 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2021 199,562 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 179,599 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 170,543 miles

Central Rear Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 May 2019 170,543 miles

Central Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2018 160,495 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 160,495 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 156,212 miles

N/s front tyre worn low on outer edge

Fail 1 Jun 2017 156,190 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

N/s front tyre worn low on outer edge

Pass 25 May 2016 149,978 miles

N/s front tyre low on outer edge

Fail 10 May 2016 149,939 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

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

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

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

Both front outer sills corroded to excess but within any prescribed areas

N/s front tyre worn low on outer edge

Pass 22 May 2015 142,562 miles

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

bot houter sills coroded but not within any prescribed areas

n/s front tyre low on outer edge

Pass 27 Mar 2014 134,619 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 127,272 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 119,165 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

wipers smeary

Pass 15 Oct 2010 104,465 miles

rear exhaust very weak

Pass 14 Oct 2009 92,651 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 82,191 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 69,912 miles

Rear of exhaust rusty and holed, Front pads look very low-reccommend looking at

Pass 18 Sep 2006 57,944 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2005 46,358 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2005 46,358 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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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P954 ACG is a 1996 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 P954 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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P954 ACG is a 1996 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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