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P97 FTA

1996 Mazda Bongo

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2025
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

291,797 mi
Last recorded291,797 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2024
Typical for 1996 Mazda Bongo133,482 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP97 FTA
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2024 291,797 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2024 291,797 miles

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

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

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

wipers slight smearing

Pass 5 Aug 2023 291,490 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2023 291,490 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2022 291,412 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2022 291,412 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2021 290,872 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2021 290,872 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2020 289,907 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2020 289,907 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2016 289,885 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2016 289,885 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 287,640 miles

both front tyres close to limit

front wipers slight smearing

Pass 17 Apr 2014 282,256 miles

Could not carry out seatbelt check to N/S/R seat, childs seat fitted

Oil leak

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

Fail 17 Apr 2014 282,256 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Could not carry out seatbelt check to N/S/R seat, childs seat fitted

N/S/F wheel binding slightly

Oil leak

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 273,917 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

diesel pump has a misting of diesel but no leak found at time of test

nearside headlamp image poor

slight corrosion to body on the offside

some under body corrosion to prescribed areas but not considered excessive

Fail 11 Apr 2013 273,887 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

diesel pump has a misting of diesel but no leak found at time of test

nearside headlamp image poor

slight corrosion to body on the offside

some under body corrosion to prescribed areas but not considered excessive

Pass 18 Apr 2012 271,032 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing on the inner treads

Fail 17 Apr 2012 271,029 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

both rear tyres wearing on the inner treads

Pass 18 Apr 2011 266,558 miles

corrosion o/s/r inner sill not affecting the vehicle structure

Pass 14 Apr 2010 255,236 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 255,222 miles

Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 241,044 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 228,036 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 228,036 miles

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 200,693 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 200,303 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 176,814 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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P97 FTA is a 1996 Mazda Bongo in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P97 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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P97 FTA is a 1996 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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