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P120 VRE

1997 Mazda Bongo

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,748 mi
Last recorded116,748 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Mazda Bongo131,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP120 VRE
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 116,748 miles

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack gaiter (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2025 113,748 miles

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 17 Jun 2025 113,739 miles

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 29 May 2024 110,722 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 107,429 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2022 107,429 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 100,681 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 96,428 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 90,493 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 86,856 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2017 86,856 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 137,561 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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P120 VRE is a 1997 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 P120 VRE, 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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What year was P120 VRE registered?

P120 VRE is a 1997 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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