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P979 YAE

1996 Mazda Bongo

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2011
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,311 mi
Last recorded99,311 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2010
Typical for 1996 Mazda Bongo133,482 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP979 YAE
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2010 99,311 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 99,302 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 89,978 miles

BOTH SIDES OUTER SILS & FRONT CROSS MEMBER STARTING TO CORRODE.

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

Pass 21 Jun 2006 62,700 miles

advise front brake discs starting to corode !

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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P979 YAE is a 1996 Mazda Bongo in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P979 YAE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P979 YAE registered?

P979 YAE is a 1996 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is P979 YAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P979 YAE shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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