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M8 OWD

1997 Mazda Bongo

Silver Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

125,421 mi
Last recorded125,421 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Mazda Bongo131,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM8 OWD
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Fail 1 Apr 2026 125,421 miles

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced hole in sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced hole in rear quarter panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced inadequate repair on sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear chassis legs heavily corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn all bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn all bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

entire underbody heavily corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2025 122,948 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2025 122,902 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine 3.00 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced O/S & N/S (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill - Central (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp does not face the rear (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer Sill - Central to Rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 116,538 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

heavy underside corrosion

Pass 15 Mar 2023 114,566 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

underside corrosion

Pass 3 Mar 2022 110,496 miles

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

undersides corrosion

Pass 23 Feb 2021 108,628 miles

patches of underside corrosion

Pass 21 Feb 2020 104,147 miles

patches of corrosion

Pass 13 Feb 2019 93,452 miles

Oil leak

Under tray fitted

Chassis/ suspension rusty

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2019 93,442 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Chassis/ suspension rusty

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak

Under tray fitted

Pass 19 Feb 2018 88,993 miles

Corrosion to front and rear suspension, subframe and floor pan.

Headlamp beam patterns deteriorating

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Lower sill (5.2.6)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Feb 2018 88,993 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Corrosion to front and rear suspension, subframe and floor pan.

Headlamp beam patterns deteriorating

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Lower sill (5.2.6)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Mar 2017 88,964 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Headlamp beam patterns slightly deteriorated

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 84,762 miles

Surface corrosion starting to appear underneath.

Fail 21 Sep 2015 84,762 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Surface corrosion starting to appear underneath.

Pass 30 Sep 2014 82,692 miles

Corrosion starting to appear underneath.

Pass 17 Sep 2013 80,895 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 80,895 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 77,476 miles

all four discs in poor condition

slight cracking in all four tyres

Fail 7 Sep 2012 77,476 miles

slight cracking in all four tyres

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

all four discs in poor condition

Pass 14 Sep 2011 93 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 65,511 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 45,866 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 45,866 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 39,938 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 36,213 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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M8 OWD is a 1997 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

Across all 1997 Mazda Bongo models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 131,832 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 M8 OWD, 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 29 years old, this Mazda Bongo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M8 OWD is a 1997 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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