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P975 FTA

1996 Mazda Bongo

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

197,992 mi
Last recorded197,992 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 1996 Mazda Bongo133,482 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP975 FTA
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 197,992 miles

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

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

vehicle freshly undersealed

Fail 27 Oct 2025 197,963 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing in wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing in wheel arch x2 areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing in wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear inner wing not in area

offside and nearside inner and outer sills corroded to excess not in area

vehicle presented with bed set up in rear

Pass 21 Oct 2024 190,709 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing shroud corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside inner sill corroded not in area

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing shroud corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis by shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside centre of outer sill corroded not in area

Offside inner sill corroded not in area

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

Pass 2 Nov 2023 183,693 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2023 183,305 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2022 176,912 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2022 176,848 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 168,873 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 28 Oct 2021 168,840 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 163,722 miles

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

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

Nearside head lamp has a damaged mount but is secure

Offside Rear back up position lamp not working [in tailgate]

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides upper casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

left hand horn button not working

rear fog lamp tell tale light on switch is wrong colour

vehicle presented with bed assembled in rear preventing rear seat belt check

Pass 7 Nov 2019 160,247 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 154,380 miles

Central Coolant leak ()

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

Offside centre of outer sill corroded to excess not in area

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

both front indicator units loose but not insecure

Fail 16 Oct 2018 154,231 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts tow bar wiring melting on exhaust (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Central Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside centre of outer sill corroded to excess not in area

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

both front indicator units loose but not insecure

Pass 11 Oct 2017 145,236 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt lower dust cover (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement upper and lower mounting bushs (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive end of outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement slight movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear light unit damaged but only showing correct colour light

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both front indicators loose but not insecure

brake pedal anti slip worn on edge

offside rear inner sill corroded to excess not in area

Fail 4 Oct 2017 145,176 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt lower dust cover (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement upper and lower mounting bushs (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive end of outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front outer sill corroded to excess not in area

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement slight movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear light unit damaged but only showing correct colour light

Offside Rear light unit loose but not insecure

Offside Rear outer sill corroded to excess not in area

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded to excess not in area

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both front indicators loose but not insecure

brake pedal anti slip worn on edge

offside rear inner sill corroded to excess not in area

Pass 21 Oct 2016 135,308 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member (6.6.6)

Offside Front indecator loose but not in secure

Offside Front inner sill corroded to excess not in area

Offside Rear light unit damaged but no white light showing

Offside centre inner sill corroded to excess not in area

Steering pivot point has slight play u/j at pinion (2.2.B.1g)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

brake pedal anti slip worn on edge

roof warning lamp illuminated but roof is secured and closed

wind screen a bit smeery

Fail 12 Oct 2016 135,302 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Statutory seat belt missing lower belt stalks missing (5.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Front inner sill corroded to excess not in area

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member (6.6.6)

Offside Front indecator loose but not in secure

Offside Front inner sill corroded to excess not in area

Offside Rear light unit damaged but no white light showing

Offside centre inner sill corroded to excess not in area

Oil leak ()

Steering pivot point has slight play u/j at pinion (2.2.B.1g)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

brake pedal anti slip worn on edge

roof warning lamp illuminated but roof is secured and closed

wind screen a bit smeery

Pass 28 Sep 2015 125,565 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Sep 2015 125,544 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 111,142 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

brake pedal anti slip worn on edge

rear wheel archs becoming corroded

Fail 1 Sep 2014 111,142 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

brake pedal anti slip worn on edge

centre body plastic shield loose one side

rear wheel archs becoming corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2013 99,638 miles

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

brake pedal anti slip worn on edge

nearside rear wheel arch corroded to excess not in area

spare tyre flat

vehicle presented with centre seats folded

Fail 4 Sep 2013 99,444 miles

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

Offside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

brake pedal anti slip worn on edge

nearside rear wheel arch corroded to excess not in area

spare tyre flat

vehicle presented with rear seats stowed

Pass 22 Aug 2012 93,607 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 93,607 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 87,121 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 1 Sep 2011 87,121 miles

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

Battery insecure

Offside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 81,720 miles

small area of corrosion at rear of o/s inner sill, outside of prescribed areas.

Pass 28 May 2009 75,629 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 70,298 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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P975 FTA is a 1996 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P975 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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P975 FTA is a 1996 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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