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P996 FTA

2006 Mazda Bongo

White Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

261,061 mi
Last recorded261,061 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda Bongo130,909 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP996 FTA
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2025 261,061 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2023 259,789 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 257,646 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2022 257,579 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2021 252,905 miles

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

Nearside Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2021 252,835 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 242,009 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive mid front. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion to suspension components mountings and prescribed areas.

Fail 7 Sep 2020 242,006 miles

Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced o/s and n/s cross member (leg) next to mountings securing. as indicated (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/s and n/s . inner out riggers. as indicated (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to ferrule union (disc) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill. as indicated (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to servce brake. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sills.as indicated areas. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded mounted line as indicated. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced o/s and n/s. formed plates. as indicated areas. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/s and n/s inner wheel arches. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive mid front. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion to suspension components mountings and prescribed areas.

Pass 11 Sep 2019 232,436 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2019 232,436 miles

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

Offside Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected battery terminals loose (4.11 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) insecure light unit damaged/loose (4.3.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 232,430 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2019 232,428 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch not connected to outer arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury light lens damaged sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch not connected to outer arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2017 223,320 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Outer Driveshaft gaiter leaking grease slightly

Offside Inner Sill corroded

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

Fail 28 Jun 2017 223,302 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Outer Driveshaft gaiter leaking grease slightly

Offside Inner Sill corroded

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

Pass 18 Jun 2016 211,482 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s+o/s (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Jun 2016 211,258 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement n/s+o/s d bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc inner (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s+o/s inner lower steps (5.2.6)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s+o/s (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 199,440 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s+o/s (3.5.1g)

n/s+o/s inner+outer sills corroded

Fail 2 Sep 2015 199,440 miles

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

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp n/s+o/s (1.1.A.3f)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s+o/s (3.5.1g)

n/s+o/s inner+outer sills corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2014 186,353 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2014 186,220 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 170,775 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 156,188 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 148,106 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 146,972 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 144,829 miles

advise slight play in n/s/r anti roll bar bush

Pass 26 Jun 2008 141,152 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 141,115 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

nearside front tyre worn on edges

no rear seats fitted - unable to check rear seatbelts

offside wiper slightly deteriorated

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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P996 FTA is a 2006 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

Across all 2006 Mazda Bongo models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 130,909 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 P996 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 20 years old, this Mazda Bongo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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P996 FTA is a 2006 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 24 May 2006.

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