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P153 VRE

1997 Mazda Bongo

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

89,941 mi
Last recorded89,941 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Mazda Bongo131,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP153 VRE
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 89,941 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 86,025 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 83,653 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2023 83,653 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2022 80,393 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 77,124 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 72,588 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 69,424 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt also has a light misting of oil (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 66,278 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 59,035 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 53,278 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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P153 VRE is a 1997 Mazda Bongo in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 P153 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P153 VRE?

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What year was P153 VRE registered?

P153 VRE is a 1997 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P153 VRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P153 VRE shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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