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P145 KBC

1997 Mazda Bongo

Grey Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

189,394 mi
Last recorded189,394 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Mazda Bongo131,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP145 KBC
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 189,394 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front radiator support corroded

under vehicle undersealed

various places welded undersealed

Fail 11 Oct 2025 189,394 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front radiator support corroded

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

under vehicle undersealed

various places welded undersealed

Pass 30 May 2024 186,295 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front lower cross member corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer body sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s/f top strut top rubber mount splitting

slight corrosion to rear chassis legs and rear panel

Fail 20 May 2024 186,290 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer body sills and inner rear arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner body sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front lower cross member corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer body sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both rear arches slightly corroded

n/s middle of inner body sill corroded and holed outside of prescribed area

n/s/f top strut top rubber mount splitting

slight corrosion to rear chassis legs and rear panel

Pass 26 May 2023 177,286 miles
Fail 19 May 2023 177,276 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Dec 2021 167,130 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe to manifold gasket (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front trackrod end dust cover cracking

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

Offside Rear brake backplate damp with axle oil

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 7 Dec 2021 167,130 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel injection pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting crossmember and lower wing area (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe to manifold gasket (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front trackrod end dust cover cracking

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

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

Offside Rear brake backplate damp with axle oil

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 156,119 miles

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

Nearside Front track rod end dust cover cracking

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage feed pipe union (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox prop shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fuel pump damp[

Fail 16 Dec 2020 156,119 miles

Nearside Front Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting lower wing area (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Coolant leak heater hoses ()

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

Nearside Front track rod end dust cover cracking

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage feed pipe union (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox prop shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fuel pump damp[

spare wheel loose

Pass 11 Jun 2019 139,226 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2019 139,204 miles

Offside Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended indicator not operational on socket (4.10 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 137,890 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 21 Jun 2018 137,890 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear fog lamp likely to become detached (4.5.1 (c) (ii))

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

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire injection pump area (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2017 135,653 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 12,861 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 121,211 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2015 121,211 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 20,193 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 110,825 miles

antiroll bar link ball joint gaiters split both sides on front

Pass 13 Jul 2012 110,774 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 107,571 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 102,741 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 102,741 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2009 94,565 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 86,172 miles

Oil leak

Fail 20 Jun 2008 86,172 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jul 2007 69,503 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 69,435 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2006 54,633 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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P145 KBC is a 1997 Mazda Bongo in Grey with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 P145 KBC, 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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P145 KBC is a 1997 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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