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P127 UPW

1997 Mazda Bongo

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

190,899 mi
Last recorded190,899 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2025
Typical for 1997 Mazda Bongo131,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP127 UPW
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2025 190,899 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front inner wheel arch rusted/holed

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

both headlamp glasses faded

Pass 23 Apr 2024 184,569 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill,under step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2024 184,543 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill,under step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 178,071 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 171,885 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2021 167,277 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2021 167,277 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 164,068 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 155,583 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 147,330 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Outer sill rusted.

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2017 139,493 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 139,467 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing noisey.

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 132,211 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2016 132,211 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 120,581 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 120,575 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

slight bind on offside front brake

Pass 7 Apr 2014 112,620 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 105,271 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 99,391 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 92,143 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 87,413 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 81,580 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 75,296 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 67,763 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 66,934 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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P127 UPW is a 1997 Mazda Bongo in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P127 UPW, 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 P127 UPW registered?

P127 UPW is a 1997 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P127 UPW safe to buy?

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