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P994 GPB

1996 Mazda Bongo

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

77,455 mi
Last recorded77,455 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 1996 Mazda Bongo133,482 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP994 GPB
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 77,455 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2024 76,011 miles

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all around (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 72,774 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear differential universal joint slight play (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively transfer box universal joint slight play (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2023 72,774 miles

Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear differential universal joint slight play (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively transfer box universal joint slight play (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 71,164 miles

Prop shaft bearing has slight play Rear prop shaft uj slight play. (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2021 71,161 miles

Brake performance not tested Due to the condition of the brake pads. (1.2.1 (g))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Subframe area. (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))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Central Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety Coolant. (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Body not fully secure Both front inner sills corroded. (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear joint on rear prop shaft. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 67,723 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/65r15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Sep 2020 67,681 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/65r15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 59,173 miles

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

Nearside Front inner sill corroded

rear valance corroded in several places

Fail 11 Sep 2019 59,173 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases several places (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front inner sill corroded

rear valance corroded in several places

Pass 15 Oct 2018 56,777 miles

Nearside Front inner sill corroded

Offside Rear valance corner corroded

Fail 12 Oct 2018 56,777 miles

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

Nearside Front inner sill corroded

Offside Rear valance corner corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2017 54,339 miles

both front flexi brake hose ferrules corroded

front brake pads worn

play in rear prop shaft joint

rear valance corroded

Fail 5 Oct 2017 54,339 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both front flexi brake hose ferrules corroded

front brake pads worn

play in rear prop shaft joint

rear valance corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2016 53,724 miles

Nearside Rear upper inner arch corroded

brake discs corroded

front brake pads worn

rear valance corroded

Fail 5 May 2016 53,721 miles

Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front coil spring modified and seriously weakened incomplete (2.4.A.2)

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch. (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis behind nearside rear wheel (2.4.A.3)

Offside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring modified and seriously weakened incomplete (2.4.A.2)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

All brake discs corroded.

Both front brakes have slight grab.

Both front headlamps faded.

Nearside rear valance corroded.

Offside inner sill corroded, no zone

Offside rear valance corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2012 52,720 miles

bettery insecure

both front chassis rail out riggers slightly corroded

nearside front fog light lens cracked

nearside outer sill corroded not in perscribed area

nearside rear cross member corroded not in perscribed area

nearside rear inner flitch and chassis rail slightly corroded

nearside undersill corroded not in perscribed area

offside rear shock absorber casing corroded

rear wheel arches showing signs of corrosion

Fail 13 Jul 2012 52,605 miles

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

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

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

bettery insecure

both front chassis rail out riggers slightly corroded

nearside front fog light lens cracked

nearside outer sill corroded not in perscribed area

nearside rear cross member corroded not in perscribed area

nearside rear inner flitch and chassis rail slightly corroded

nearside undersill corroded not in perscribed area

offside rear shock absorber casing corroded

rear wheel arches showing signs of corrosion

Pass 8 Aug 2011 50,284 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear seats removed

Pass 18 Aug 2010 78,967 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 14 Aug 2010 78,958 miles

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

Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 68,009 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 68,009 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 54,357 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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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P994 GPB is a 1996 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 P994 GPB, 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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P994 GPB is a 1996 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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